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I think it will be welcomed not only by peregrinos.Just came across on a bbc news item on a proposal by the acting spanish pm to abolish siesta. The proposal once approved n implemented will be welcomed by peregrinos.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35...social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook
Oh yeah. Lets make everywhere in the world the same for the convenience of travellers.Just came across on a bbc news item on a proposal by the acting spanish pm to abolish siesta. The proposal once approved n implemented will be welcomed by peregrinos.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35...social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook
Just came across on a bbc news item on a proposal by the acting spanish pm to abolish siesta. The proposal once approved n implemented will be welcomed by peregrinos.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35...social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook
Just came across on a bbc news item on a proposal by the acting spanish pm to abolish siesta.
Alison, it's not just about travelers.Oh yeah. Lets make everywhere in the world the same for the convenience of travellers.
Yes there Youth Unemployment is still hitting 45% and like most governments around the world you wonder if they are targeting the right things for their people.Alison, it's not just about travelers.
Spanish economic is tanking partly because international business can't be conducted on siesta time.
In larger Spanish cities, people that commute to work struggle with siesta time and a double commute.
Spanish single parent working people have family/childcare issues related to siesta time.
It's not just pilgrims/tourists that have a problem with this.
But, with 26% unemployment and a heavily tourist-based economy, it definitely is one issue among many regarding siesta.
Bueno camino,
Jennifer
I do not know if the end of the siesta will be welcomed by all pilgrims. I found it best to get into the place where I was staying by 1ish, take the main meal of the day, then a hour or two as a siesta, leaving one fresh for an evening of sightseeing, socializing, mass-going, or just sitting in a plaza. The siesta worked very well for me.
Exactly, and why it is archaic in a way and doesn't always apply to modern society with climate controlled buildings (when you work indoors in AC no need to dodge the heat of the day), international business dealings and tourists from countries who have no concept of the idea. Not trying to push anything on anybody, just saying why the concept is not widely accepted. Personally I like it, but definitely see its modern setbacks.Siesta has its roots in the agrarian economy. Get up at first light, deal with stock, then head out into the fields to till and sow and reap and mow. Eat. Sleep through the heat of the afternoon and then rise and work again. I always thought it strange that this same rhythm of life came to be applied to accountancy and law though not engineering or mining.
Hola Tincatinker - I think you will find that the siesta came to the Iberian Peninsular with the Romans who (surprisingly) found it hotter than Italy/Rome. From an economic viewpoint I understand that bankers and others in the financial world in the capitals of Europe (eg Paris and Berlin) do have a problem with the 2 hour shutdown.Siesta has its roots in the agrarian economy. Get up at first light, deal with stock, then head out into the fields to till and sow and reap and mow. Eat. Sleep through the heat of the afternoon and then rise and work again. I always thought it strange that this same rhythm of life came to be applied to accountancy and law though not engineering or mining.
I love siesta. I even take a short one here in wet and windy Ireland when I can(always at the weekend). It can feel like you're getting two days for the price of one.Just came across on a bbc news item on a proposal by the acting spanish pm to abolish siesta. The proposal once approved n implemented will be welcomed by peregrinos.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35...social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook
For me the real problem with Spain is that they are on European Standard Time when more than half the country is in fact WEST of London so if they moved to London time (like Portugal) the start and end of day would be more correctly aligned.
But all my friends who work in government jobs, no matter what the level of government (national, regional, or local) have a work day that is essentially 8-3.
I totally agree Val. I don't look forward to the new regime of shops being open all day on Sundays here in the UK.
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