Christmas, lights, and children's joy (Eng/Esp)

Going for a walk in the evening and returning after dark has many benefits, the most obvious being the absence of the sun and its incandescent heat, which can be exhausting at midday. Another benefit is being able to contemplate the surroundings under the mysterious and visually appealing glow of artificial lights. In this sense, it is a privilege to be able to visit a place like Bolívar Square at night without worrying about getting home, since I walk there.

My walks at dusk and nightfall have become a regular occurrence. There is always a group of people in the plaza waiting for the large Christmas decorations that have been installed there to be lit up. After strolling around and taking photos, they usually return home. However, on this occasion, I noticed that the train that takes people on tours of the plaza was approaching from Catedral Street.

The whistle and bell of the curious device, in addition to its colorful lights, blended perfectly with the Christmas decorations. The multicolored spectacle was very pleasant, even more so when you heard the children's excitement.

Walking for pleasure and health has the peculiarity of making me reflect, and in this case, I can realize the sacrifice that parents make to see their children happy. I can't help but think of my own parents, what they gave me in my childhood, and at Christmas time, and what they still offer me at this stage of my life. Life is a cycle, a moment that we must take advantage of to leave our mark.

I admit that I would have liked to get on the train and go around the square, but I had the little girl in my arms and surely, after enjoying the first ride, she would cry nonstop when I tried to make her understand that train rides are not eternal, that we had to get off and let others get on, just like in life. But she is too young to understand this and surely her frustration would break the harmony.