Not everyone drinks coffee or tea at coffee shops. These shops, both small mom-and-pop and corporate, have become gathering places for conversation, study groups, romantic meetings and business deals. It’s a place for perking up in the morning and relaxing in the afternoon. People will go out to eat then stop for a coffee and conversation before going home. If you find a favorite one you will find yourself building a community of fellow coffee drinkers. I have a accumulated a family of friends from visits to these shops. Some of those will be life long friendships. Yep, coffee shops are a gathering place.
For these children it’s also a time to play. I like the comparison of the mother in the background talking with her hands while the children are playing a game with their hands.
3 Comments
Earl
I wonder what game these two children are playing since he has her shoes on his hands and she appears to think that’s very funny.
I agree, I think small neighborhood coffee or even sandwich shops are interwoven into the social fabric of many communities.
Jason
Great capture. I recently started a Flickr group called Caffeinated Conversations where people can add coffee and conversation photos from gathering places. You’re welcome to join.
QPB
Good capture Monte, they really look like they’re having fun.
Coffee shops are one of my favorite places to check out when I’m in a new town. Love the neighborhood ones, very personal and intimate. TFS.