There is something special about gas stations, they are nodes to stories: the couple taking a time to be alone in a faraway place: the truck driver one day more in the long route across our deserts, jungles, beaches and mountains; a person traveling to a place not knowing if he’s going to come back again.
An afternoon in the gas station.
Qhapaq 
Love the mood of this shot. Gas stations in other countries are quite romantic I think, ours not so much!
Perhaps due to the extension. When I think in England I think more in busy ports, the sea and ships and rural roads; but not gas stations.
Instead to me countries with highways like USA have, in my imagination again, this taste of stories.
I see a lot of atmosphere of departure. Great shot, Francis.
Bets wishes,
Ulli
Thanks, Ulli.
Wishing you a great evening,
Francis.
I think it’s charming that you have such a romantic view of gas stations, but you’re right, it does represent an important nexus for travelers in an automobile….perhaps even an oasis.
I usually like to visit the small shops attached, especially in foreign countries. You never know what treasures you will discover :)
Besos!
Yes! there is one shope in a gas station in the city where I buy some chocolates; and other in the highway were is sold natural (made in the countryside) yogur.
Thanks for the visit dear treasure hunter ;-)
yeah, gas stations can be very special places… they are often part of trips, and places in between moments and changes…
I remember you telling a story about an important moment of your last years that happened in a gas station…
I remember well, the photograph was about two laddies talking in a gas station, and the story was a meeting with a lady in a night in the street where we were walking and laughing happy as children.
I like your username “Caroline D” the “D” resembles the symbol for a happy laugh :-D, every time I read your comments I cannot avoid to think in you being quite happy.
A great smile to you from the far South *x* (this is the face of a kitten)