It’s been hot (100+) the last couple of days and life here congregates in the shade of the plaza when it’s hot. Music… conversations… food… it’s a lively scene. Wyatt asked me why the parks in America are so empty during the day. Different priorities was my answer.
There are two full time shoeshiners here in the plaza. I found it surprising that our kids had never seen a shoeshiner before.
We sat enjoying our ice cream cones… which takes some focus in 100 degree heat. These two gentleman obviously knew each other. And when he sat in the chair for a shine… not having shoes with leather that can be shined… well, I was curious.
We all watched as the shiner first brushed the shoes. Then rinsed them. Brushed them again. And finished them with a wipe of a towel.
We contemplated sending Wyatt over for a foot washing… but not wanting to cause an environmental crisis… we decided against it.