Paco Plaza

We were asked recently about things that define daily life in Barcelona.  I think this shot embodies 

it.  Life is lived outside.  This is a square near our flat that we walk through several times a day with Sadie.  We call it plaza Paco because there is a restaurant called Pizza Paco in it and one called Casa Paco.  It is a wonderful place to meet up with friends and chat for hours. 

Sadie has been a bit sick of late and as we walk through this square, people will get up to ask how she's doing and give her love, even if their food is left sitting on the table. 

How could you not want to pet this face.