A few metres away from A Laxe Mall, in front of Real Club Náutico of Vigo, I meet a portuguese couple. Despite my attempts to begin a conversation in which the visual exchange is posible, the sunglasses that both wear make that mission impossible.

Ricardo's American Shot. Conversation in Vigo, Spain. Source: www.ritapouso.com

Ricardo’s American Shot. Conversation in Vigo, Spain. Source: www.ritapouso.com

Ricardo, less skeptical than his girlfriend about explaining me his way of understanding happiness, is dressed with a striped polo shirt and shorts. The colour of his eyes becomes an uncertainty.

Ricardo is 23 years old. He is a student of Sports. He was born in Oporto and it is the first time he visits Vigo.

What is happiness for you?

For me happiness is to feel alright with myself and with people who love me and I love.

(Ricardo, Spain. 1st of August, 2015)