The student walks around the plaza (Eng/Esp)
English version
Armando Zuloaga Blanco Square, better known as Square of Estudiante, is located on Mariño Street in Cumana. A pleasant space steeped in history, for years a group of young people would gather there to share information on various topics, and it also served as a stop on the “university route,” the University of Oriente’s transportation system.
Since my last visit, the place has become more inviting; there is more greenery, which indicates that the maintenance staff has done a good job, even planting shrubs and ornamental plants that are currently in bloom.
The bust of Zuloaga Blanco remains in its original location, despite the weather conditions we have here. I noticed that people are shaded by various trees, including the Almendrón and the Noni. There is now a bus stop on the corner of the plaza for those who live in Cantarrana and the surrounding area.
This afternoon the weather was somewhat cloudy; however, there were no signs that it would rain—perhaps just a passing cloud up to its old tricks. This drastic change in the sky didn’t stop me from enjoying a break from the daily grind and chatting for a while with some acquaintances.
Several years ago, this plaza was home to a stand selling delicious arepas filled with pork and chicken—a must-stop for anyone passing through on their way to the city market. Then things changed drastically, and the arepa stand disappeared, leaving a significant void in the life of the square.
Going out for a walk becomes a necessity when daily life turns chaotic. You need to clear your mind and focus on other things, letting your thoughts wander to a place where you can enjoy being in nature—which is always a good way to relax.
Versión en Español
La Plaza Armando Zuloaga Blanco, mejor conocida como Plaza del Estudiante, se ubica en la Calle Mariño de Cumaná. Un espacio agradable y lleno de historia, por años se reunía un grupo de jóvenes a compartir información sobre diferentes tópicos y era también una parada de la ruta universitaria, el sistema de transporte de la Universidad de Oriente.
Desde mi última visita se aprecia el lugar más acogedor, hay más vegetación, lo que indica que el personal encargado del mantenimiento ha realizado un buen trabajo, incluso sembrando arbustos y plantas ornamentales que en este instante están en proceso de florecimiento.
El busto de Zuloaga Blanco permanece en su lugar de origen, a pesar de las condiciones climáticas que tenemos acá. Pude apreciar que las personas reciben sombra de diferentes árboles, entre ellos el Almendrón y el Noni. En la esquina de la plaza ahora está una parada para quienes viven en Cantarrana y sus alrededores.
Esta tarde el clima estaba un tanto nublado, sin embargo, no había indicios de que llovería, quizás una nube pasajera haciendo de las suyas. Este cambio drástico en el cielo no fue impedimento para disfrutar descansando de la cotidianidad y conversando un rato con algunos conocidos.
Hace varios años atrás en esta plaza se vendían unas buenas arepas de pernil y pollo, parada obligatoria para quienes transitaban por acá rumbo al mercado de la ciudad. Luego mucho cambió y la arepera desapareció, dejando un vacío importante en cuanto a la dinámica del lugar.
Salir a pasear se hace necesario cuando la cotidianidad se torna caótica. Se requiere entonces despejar la mente y concentrarse en otros asuntos, colocar los pensamientos en otro lugar, donde se disfrute del contacto con la naturaleza, lo que es siempre una buena opción para relajarse.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
✓Texto traducido con DeepL.
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