by Ginny Cruz, MPA, PT
A few years ago, our younger son attended a Bible college in Argentina. While he enjoyed the experience of living abroad, one thing he chafed against was the siesta time and the laid-back approach to productivity. When my husband and I visited him, we felt the same way.
Shops were closed without notice, and there was no note on the door indicating when the siesta would end. Restaurants opened whenever the owners decided, and time seemed to slow down. Being American and accustomed to 24/7, 365 customer expectations, we struggled to enjoy this culture of taking time away from duties to rest and enjoy life.
