LA-RAMBLA in Barcelona

In Barcelona, Spain there is a very large pedestrian boulevard with all sorts of interesting sights to be seen. There are no cars allowed of course, so the area is usually filled with visitors, locals, and various vendors selling all sorts of items to the passersby continously. Some of the items offered are live birds in cages, goldfish in bowls, pet bunny rabbits, cheap clothing, cheap jewelry, and paintings of all kinds.

Also there are a number of human mimes that imitate various characters of history, such as: sun goddesses, Roman Gladiators, and even the Statue of Liberty. Their costumes are elaborate with beautiful colors, and they just stand there for hours on end without moving. Their collection cans are always at their feet to receive donations for the "art" they are depicting.

I came upon this person dressed in a complicated white toga, to resemble a classical Roman ruler. His face and hands were painted white to match the robes he wore, and he just stood there without moving for hours on end. He saw me as I approached, and as his eyes met mine, he nonchalantly glanced down at his collection jar hoping that I would fill it.

I slowly started to walk away. This is when he looked back at me and smugly gave me the "finger", then silently continued his interpretation of the Roman ruler.