I visited Plaza Catalunya again. This time I made sure that I remembered to bring my camera along because I wanted to take photographs of the protesters who live in treehouses in the square. There are always groups and even crowds of spectators who come to the square, to catch up on the latest developments regarding the protest. Armed with my camera, I stood below one of the treehouses and looked up. There were some youngsters who were awakening and getting out of their makeshift beds. They seemed oblivious to the fact that there were several bystanders and spectators below them - who were taking photographs or commenting on what they saw. As I stood below the tree houses and took my photographs, I noticed some people climbing up and down the trees. I tuned in to hear to the languages and accents of the people who were protesting and camping out. To my surprise, I realised that there were some other languages being spoken!! It would appear that this protest is no longer only a Spanish thing. There seems to be English speakers amongst the protesters too. I wonder whether these non-Spanish speakers are tourists who are looking for a free place to stay whilst in this expensive city. There are banners and exhibitions in the square which are promoting eco-living and which denounce regulated modern ways of living. I ask myself whether this is still a protest against cuts in government spending or rather an exhibition of hippy culture? Either way, it still draws a lot of attention!
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