When I visit cities, whether here in the Canary Islands or elsewhere in the world, I love visiting public parks.
On a recent trip to Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, I visited Parque Garcia Sanabria. A public park in the middle of the city, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets, is an urban sanctuary for all, young and old.
It was hard to choose which path to take, but with each turn I took, there was always something to capture in a picture, whether it was trees, plants, sculptures, or water features.
While I was snapping away, an elderly local gentleman approached and asked me if I would like him to take a photograph of me and my partner. I explained I didn’t want pictures of us but of the beauty that surrounded us.
He said that the reason he asked was that when he and his wife went on holiday for many years, they had taken many photographs of themselves individually, but none of them together.
Then he produced an old Nokia from his pocket, and he told me his phone was unable to take photographs. However, his son insisted he carried it with him when he took his walk in the park twice a day.
Now, ninety-three years old, he thought it was probably a good idea in case he got into difficulty. Of course, he said the other reason he believed it was a good idea was that his wife would contact him when it was time to return home for lunch or dinner!
He then asked where we originated from, and I explained that we were Scottish but now living in his country. He told me that he had great admiration for the Scots because of the love they have in their hearts. I thanked him for this compliment, and he bowed and left us to continue with his daily enrichment of life.
My visit to the park resulted in an ideal day to take pictures, but also a perfect day to restore my faith in humanity.
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