Talking Trash

I have now been on Spanish television. And I even had a speaking part! Not only that, someone recognized me and phoned Teré who then phoned me. I didn't catch the TV news last night, but Teré sent me the link. (Click here.) It's the entire half-hour news program, but the time counts down on the right side of the video. The segment begins at 15:00 and my bit starts at 13:34. Truthfully, the only reason I'm so excited is because I spoke easily in Spanish and didn't embarrass myself.

There's been a trash collectors' strike in Sevilla and the trash has been piling up on top of and around the dumpsters. I must admit, it's being kept very orderly, but it's unusual to see piles of trash in a city that is always so well-maintained. The street cleaners still come through every night. The sidewalks and plazas are still spotless. But, the dumpsters have become an eyesore. It's also, obviously, very bad for business.

THIS IS WHAT IT TAKES FOR ME TO BE FAMOUS (WELL, ALMOST FAMOUS).

Before heading upstairs after breakfast yesterday morning, I stopped on our plaza to take a picture of the piles of trash. I hadn't noticed that a reporter and a cameraman were doing the same thing. The cameraman asked if he could film over my shoulder as I locked in on my photo. Of course I agreed. Then the reporter started to talk with me and asked if I would mind being interviewed. Of course I agreed.

When we arrived for breakfast this morning at Los Niños del Flor one of the other regulars exclaimed (in Spanish), "I saw you on TV last night. I want your autograph. No! I want a signed photo!" (Of course I agreed.)

What aired of my "interview" lasts about 7 seconds. So, be sure to spread the word. It's the only way I'll get my entire 15 minutes of world fame.

The Short Version of My Moment of Fame