People here don't seem to be in a hurry. Seem to spend most if their time sitting in plazas with friends enjoying a drink and a tapa while their children play. It seemed like everyone in town was sitting in a plaza on a lovely Sunday afternoon.
The town is walkable. Bike paths criss cross the city. There are parks and river paths for jogging. The weather was amazing during our stay, 80 degree and sunny. Far more affordable than Madrid. We regularly had a tapa and two small beers for less than 5€.
People seem relaxed. No running around from errand to errand. They let their kids run and play without hovering around them constantly. The parents are conversing, the kids know to behave. Children are built into your life, your life doran revolve around the children. Community seemed to be important.
We saw a 10 year old girl at a flamenco show on a Sunday night. We saw parents load the kids onto a bike and pedal them home. University students crowded into 100 Montaditos for 50 cent sandwich night. We saw 4 generations of family enjoy and afternoon stroll.
And the food. My goodness the food. I never want to eat a full meal again. Small plates is the way to go. Taste lots of different things, share with friends. Be stuffed but never full. Enjoy a glass of wine with lunch. Why not? Stay in control, but relaxed.
I'm sure we only saw a snap shot of life in Sevilla. Just line anywhere else I'm sure there are ups and downs. People still have jobs and bills to pay. But from what we saw, I was amazed. I couldn't figure out how they did it. How can you sit in a plaza all afternoon? When do you go to Target? The lawn isn't going to mow itself!
I'm sure I'll never go back, but if I was ever looking for a week away from the Chicago winter, I think I would enjoy Sevilla more than an all inclusive in the Caribbean.
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