Bye Bye L'Ametlla

Wherever I live, I tend to shop in small, owner-run businesses.  This isn't new, I did it even when I lived in California where big business outnumbers small.  Here in Spain, it's the other way around and so it's easier to do.  Also, wherever I live, I tend to be a loyal customer of the people I do business with, people such as

Montse, the fruit and veg lady

Lourdes, the baker

My butcher

He's not in the village.
Llorenc is the owner of Chez Lorenzo, my favorite local restaurant which happens to be in nearby Miami.

Gertrud, the real estate agent who did not sell my house.
She was my first real estate agent (I bought my house with her).
She's been ill for a while, but hopefully is on her way to good health.

Maria Jose, the real estate agent who did sell my house.
I listed with many agents.  Maria Jose did far more work on my behalf than any other.

Ramon, my electrician, plumber, a big-time Barca supporter, and  generally good person

Trini, la noia multitasques de Casa Ramonet.
While her brother Ramon is out being electrician, plumber, and talking about Barca,
Trini is running their shop in the village.
Smart, strong, and warm-hearted, Trini is my best friend in the village
and the person I will miss the most.