“Esa gente serán vascos” or, Too much sunscreen in Sevilla

Facts: mineral sunscreen is better for your health

Fact: it will turn you white as a ghost 

Fact: some people will make fun of you for your ghost-like appearance*

Fact: some people will visibly recoil when they see your ghost-like appearance.**

Truth: maybe chemical sunscreens blend in better, both on the skin itself, and in a more social sense.

*The title of this post is a direct quote i overheard in the terraza of a coffee shop in el centro de sevilla

*"Yes, it is I! The ghost of the corte inglés bathroom!"