Jumping puddles

I enjoy Simon Wilson’s Design For Living (Canvas, September 10) and his world search for liveable city solutions to traffic.

Have you noticed how in the pictures supporting the central city walking with no cars, the weather is always fine?

I like the outside city parking for cars idea which clearly is a must before the 20-30 minute walk into Pontevedra city.

It rains 131 days a year in Pontevedra, compared to 186 days a year in Auckland (nearly every second day).

A 20-30 minute walk in the rain to a cafe to get a cup of coffee? I do not think that is so attractive.

Perhaps there are no photos of walking in wet days?

Gary Carter, Gulf Harbour.