The veranda of the little streetside restaurant half-shaded by the high reach of the over-arching palm fronds, it is built of white stone and separated from the meandering steps of eager window shoppers and other tourists by narrow white balustrades. There are only a handful of tables and chairs clustered on this sunlit stretch of stone, all with fancifully curlicued feet against which Percy has propped one sneakered foot. He has embraced his touristly and writerly role with great enthusiasm... read more
