A mixed bag

It poured down in the morning and then brightened a bit in the afternoon before thunder returned.  I went to visit a friend who has a neighbour problem.  Drugs dealing is happening in her street along with associated issues and the authorities seem to be turning a blind eye.  Local communes have a fair amount of money and power at their disposal and accountability is sometimes rather dubious.  There was an acrimonious meeting to try to resolve the issue at the Mairie but she, an elderly French lady, ended up being shouted at as an unwelcome non Catalan incomer causing trouble.  She is now distraught.  I have a meeting with someone who may have some influence in the matter.