THE LOST VILLAGES

INTRODUCTION

This report aims to get the attention of foreign to visit the fantastic villages which are settled in the centre of Spain. With this thought in mind, they will be described, and also, it will be detailed the relevance of them in the Spanish culture and how they could be known.

THEIR PECULIAR CHARACTERISTICS

It is important to clarify that they are not abandoned, rather than, they are partially populated mainly with ancients and a few adults. However, this fact does not avoid them to be marvelous places where you can enjoy the beautiful countryside and really interesting wildlife. Characteristics very appreciated these days, because of the increasing pollution and overpopulation in many countries.

SIGNIFICANCE TO THE COUNTRY

They are a significant part of our culture, and consequently, visiting them, you can learn a lot, not only about the animal and plant’s species but also about the ancient ways of living which are still existing there. I remember going to a village where it was typical doing a vegetables’ contest in which agriculturers come with their best crops and strange pieces like big watermelons or fruit with eerie colours.

RECOMMENDATIONS

I strongly recommend visiting them to have fun with the traditional customs and to meet really interesting people who seem to be provincial but who know more about life than we could imagine. Although they are deteriorated and in need of more young habitants, this could be reached if tourism is increased.

ARE YOU AWARE OF WORLD'S POVERTY?

Nowadays, poverty is a real and troubling fact that involves all the population, nevertheless, it seems that, in developed countries, most of the people aren’t concerned about it. Of course, this is the true relevant worry, as if we don’t know a problem, we will never reach the solution.

One could be the influence of charities on society. Undoubtedly, they can tell the truth due to their contact with poor people, which provide them with actual information and personal livings that could be transmitted to the rest of the world, making a big impact on the people’s sensitivity. However, I think that some precautions must be taken, because there are associations which speak about their humanity aids, but, in reality, they only take advantage of the donated money.

Also, another way to inform people is education. We must think about children like the adults of the future, the ones who could solve the actual problems and make the significant changes that we are looking forward to. That is the reason for what young people must be aware of the scarce resources which are causing a big contrast between rich and poor people. They have to realize that they are lucky, but this doesn’t mean to do anything to solve the problems that surround them.

In summary, education in social situations is really important, but the work which could be developed by charities if we supported them would be much more effective and would have a fast impact than education, whose help would take a long time to come.

PERSONAL CONTACT

Nowadays, it seems that we have lost our natural capability of communication. Despite the amazing range of contact methods we are more alone than ever before, moreover, we sometimes aren't able to get in touch with reality.

For example, you only need to ask your parents about how they kept their friendships and you would get surprised. They used letters to contact with childhood friends or eerily the landline to meet with their current ones. However, they have made permanent pals, the ones who are called true friends, in comparison with the casual or fair-weather friends that are typical of social network sites.

Who doesn't have hundreds of buddies on instagram, facebook or twitter? This is a current problem, and we must take it seriously. These days, it's normal to convey lots of information through the internet, and this could turn unhealthy for many people. For instance, it's popular the idea of the nerd, a person who comes across as shy, introvert and unsocial. But this isn't new, people like them have existed many years ago, the fundamental trouble is that the amount of them is increasing because of the use of smartphones.

With a smartphone, you can disconnect from the world, get immersed in its screen and forget your daily day life. I have personally been able to see these people, who are without going far-flung between my personal buddies.

To sum up, the excess of means of communication has made the face-to-face speak a lost art, and this is terrific. I prefer more personal contact, like the one that you can get of letters, the typical handwritten messages which can get soppy, heartrending or romantic but always transmitting a depth feeling and making you anxious to meet with someone who is a pleasure to be around.

We are real, we are humans, we need to do the things in person. Forget the internet reputation, your online profile, and try to establish your real personality, try to be a true person, not a virtual one!