Tag Archive for indignation

New York Times vs Reality

The photo coverage offered by the US daily, the New York Times, had most Spaniards reacting with indignation. There were photographs of people sifting through rubbish hoppers etc, and only Mad Max and a herd of zombies was missing to give the impression that Spain was oozing misery.

Nerja Parking Unrest

When the open land behind Calle Los Huertos was turned into a huge, free car park, remaining so for almost ten years, there was reasons to celebrate – parking is a tremendous asset for any town that hopes to survive on tourism. The later move to put a pay barrier at the entrance put an end to that – but parking is parking.