Portugal isn't perfect!

Summary

Two expats share their experiences living on São Miguel Island in the Azores, reflecting on how Portugal has subtly transformed their lifestyle after two years. They discuss the slower pace of life, particularly in restaurant culture and bureaucratic systems, highlighting both challenges and positive changes like becoming more relaxed and eating more leisurely. While acknowledging that living in Portugal isn't perfect, they emphasize the importance of adapting to the local rhythm and understanding that the desired work-life balance comes with systemic slowness in areas like healthcare and government processes.