It won´t
take a minute for an agile waiter to hurry up to greet you with a smile and ask
what would you like to have. “A beer,
make it a large one”, you ask, hiding your face from the blazing sun
underneath a large umbrella.
A couple of
minutes later you have a refreshing drink in front of you. A few more
moments to down it, and after paying the bill you continue your walk with much
happier feet.
At the end
of the day, at night, that waiter spends his last working time and strength to clean
the tables, stacks them up as well as the chairs, by the entrance of the café,
binds them together with a wire, carries in the big, heavy umbrellas and heaters, menu
stands and whatnot. He closes the café and heads for
home, rather tired.
He does it
every day, perhaps six days a week. For his living, and for your relief. Next
time don't forget to leave him a tip. He deserves it, don´t you think?
All photos Salamanca, Spain, 2015.
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