Esperanza

A small message of hope in an overgrown planter.  I'm sure this little corner used to be some sort of building, but is now empty with these plants.  The hope is almost completely covered up, but still partially visible.  Even though this city can be dirty, it is intensely beautiful.

The Narrow Streets

Dodging the sun is an art form in Barcelona.  As the legend goes, the city was built tall with small streets to keep the intense heat of the street and people's flats.  I can't imagine our flat with a full day of direct sunlight and no air conditioning.  I have become an expert at walking paths that keep me in the shade.  Of course, in a couple of months, I'll be looking for the sunny spots to try to warm up.