Or at least it is here in Spain. Earlier in the day there were people everywhere, some, like me, relaxing in the shade of a tree. And as I was reading, moving slightly to stay in the shade, I became aware that fewer and fewer people were passing. As you can see from the photo below, the promenade is now empty.
The children's play park is empty.
The paths are empty.
The fountains have been turned off.
The fountains have been turned off.
The traffic has all but stopped.
But the noise is still there!
Because just below this park area are the cafes and bars that offer tapas and fast food; and the noisy sound can still be heard coming from there. As a Spanish lady told me on Friday, "Spanish people are noisy". Before you consider this description too badly, remember that she was speaking her second language, and know that she was contrasting the English on holiday who she found noisier still.
That said, the voices from down below suggest that the eating places are doing a roaring trade!
And here on the promenade all is still.
Terence Westoby
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