Yesterday I did a bus tour to Valencia.
I just couldn't help but think how different things are in Spain.
It brought into sharp focus, how short sighted and uncaring the proposal to decimate Rimrose Valley is.
Years ago, the river which ran through the heart of Valencia flooded and several people lost their lives.
So, to make sure it never happened again, they decided to move the river!
The old river bed was then transformed into an area of free public amenities. As the bus drove beside it for a while, there were exercise areas, football pitches, children's playgrounds, beautiful parks, tropical gardens, cycle tracks and more.
What vision. What sense.
When did we stop putting people first.
Also, all over the city, beautiful nativity scenes Christmas trees and decorations. Not a fence or security measure in sight. Maybe this reflects upon how bad/sad our society has become.
I really feel there is much to learn from all this in the area of cause and effect.
It seems here, and I know it's only a snapshot observation, but, if the people here feel valued, they value what they have.
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