Early morning after a bus journey into Marbella. I head for this cafe as it's another favourite, I used to come here to the playground with my children when they were small. It hasn't changed and as I walk past the play area I am feeling a strong sense of all the previous visits with different friends and their families. This time I am alone and it feels strangely quiet. The cafe is as usual, quiet and peaceful, I recognise the waiter and feel a sense of timelessness. The man in the beige trousers is probably the owner, he matches the decor in his maroon shirt. There are regular visitors around me who exchange greetings and information about their grandchildren with the waiter. To the right of the scene and out of frame is a large family group with one small boy who seems loudly frustrated at the lack of attention he is receiving.
