A conversation about hydroelectric systems and coffee with bread/Mi informe de Actifit: octubre 5 2026[Eng-Spn]

Today, there was electricity at my workplace; there was coffee ☕☕ and happiness, because coffee brings 😂 😂 happiness. Upon arriving at my institution and checking my schedule, I realized it was actually my day off—phew! 😵‍💫 I regretted not noticing sooner; it was already too late to run an errand in Valencia, which would have been perfect to do today.

I took the opportunity to handle some paperwork at the school regarding a transfer I am about to make. I submitted my statement of reasons, but first, I had to go out and print two copies at a copy shop on the avenue—I had to take advantage of the fact that there was electricity 🔌💡. Some businesses come to a standstill for 6 to 8 hours without power; it is a truly unfortunate situation for a country facing so many economic problems.

However, in my view, it isn't all bad news. I learned from reliable sources—through an acquaintance whose son is an electrical engineer and a regional coordinator for one of the public companies under the National Electric Corporation—that work is being done to improve the country's electrical infrastructure. That said, it is a process that takes time; the destruction has been on a massive scale, and years of corruption and mismanagement have devastated what was once one of the best-built electrical systems in all of Latin America:

El Guri

Its official name is the "Simón Bolívar Hydroelectric Power Plant," and it is located in Bolívar State on the Caroní River. It is one of the most impressive engineering feats in Latin America and serves as Venezuela's primary source of electric power.* It stands as a symbol of the great ingenuity behind the country's hydroelectric development in the 1960s—an achievement that socialism reduced to dust over 26 years of "robolution" (a play on words combining "robbery" and "revolution").

But anyway, let's talk about beautiful things. Before graduating, fifth-year students are required to complete a community service project for the school; last year, some of them painted several murals highlighting the country's indigenous spirit. Today, I walked into a classroom featuring one of these lovely murals—it was truly beautiful, and I was struck by its vibrant colors and the powerful impression it made.

As I was leaving—and as I always do on my way to the bus stop—I gazed at the sky, nature, the clouds, and the sun. Suddenly, I spotted some beautiful flowers adorning the windows of a house; I seized the moment and took a few photos.

When I got home, there was no electricity 💡 🔌, but there was delicious coffee with milk and bread.

Thanks for reading. Many blessings 🎉

Photos taken with my Redmi 13 phone.
I used Google Translate.

Al llegar a mi casa, no había electricidad 💡 🔌 pero si había un rico café con leche y pan.

Gracias por leerme. Muchas bendiciones 🎉

Fotos tomadas con mi celular Redmi 13
He usado Google Traductor

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