And since Spain is usually in a drought, the river is a nice reminder of the water.
As previously stated, the river, here, is always a reminder of water during the hot summer, but the river has also become a border separating the downtown of Seville from the neighborhood and shops of Triana. Both places are famous for their own reasons, but Triana has become a more underground scene in Seville, and the gorgeous river keeps it that way.
With the drought in the summertime, there are challenges and governmental restrictions that Sevillans face. Some that I have heard about when talking to friends are: after midnight, there is no running warm water, and it is recommended that you are careful with how much you use throughout the day. The government is also stricter about air conditioning and leaving lights on in Europe, but especially in Spain, given the environmental impacts. There are usually automatic lights in every room, and in most dormitories or homes, you have to place your home card key in a slot in order to turn on the lights and air conditioner, just to make sure they are not running all the time.
What I have experienced first hand is the downpouring rain that happened at the end of October. Luckily, Seville was not hit as hard as Valencia, and everyone was safe and sound in Seville. But we did experience hard rains due to the previous drought. In Valencia, which is on the south-east of Spain while Seville is on the south-west, they experienced a summer's worth of rain in one day!
