It was always dogs, preferably with the odd puppy included, that were used for the ‘sympathy’ element by those soliciting funds, often for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, but there are now two who have been sitting on the streets with guinea pigs!
The human tragedy
On my recent trip to Madrid, a beautiful and vibrant city, one thing that was particularly noticeable, and unmissable to even those who wear blinkers, was the number of beggars on the streets in the centre of the city. As you walk down the streets leading from Puerta del Sol, every few metres there is someone sitting on the pavement …
The happy couple…
The other day was the first time I’d seen anyone sitting, hand out, at the entrance to the church on the Balcón de Europa. What made it stand out was the fact that there was a wedding about to take place, so hope it didn’t mar the event for the happy couple. The two women positioned themselves on either side …