Answer to the WTF #1

So, you were told that this item was seen in the window of a shop in Girona, Spain
( arguably the trendiest dining capital of the world - see the #1 restaurant in the world, El Celler Can Roca : https://m.cellercanroca.com/).

Many great and imaginative guesses, but only a few close enough to call correct..... The shop was a Hearing Aid store....

Here are the rest of the pictures -

I thought perhaps they were hearing aids for kids ....Marci knew better, and went into the store to confirm - these are custom-made, molded to your ear EAR PLUGS.

Per the store :
They are for either 1) swimming , or 2) “sweet dreams”( exact quote ) , so to get a good nights rest.

First close correct answer was by Richard P., who can pick up his bottle of Cava in Santa Fe anytime he wants.....the prize includes lodging.... Thanks to all who played. Steve

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