Days ago I was about to go to the shop in the nearby Altahabana neighbourhood to spend 10 MLC I had on my card. The thing is, that currency here is going to disappear any day now. And before it does, I wanted to make sure I erase its trace from my life as well, and not make the absent-minded mistake of giving that money to the government.
So today was a perfect day to release some tension and turn these meagre funds into something necessary. I almost strangled my cat Yin in the morning because he scratched my hand again for no reason. I just wanted to look at his paw because he sometimes limps, and as a result I have the skin on my finger in strips. 😕
We can't get stuck in anger so I took a bath, got dressed and set out to walk. You know I've been riding my bike lately, but today I wanted to walk properly.
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Look at the sky. There was a cloud that I thought was chasing me. Pretty, I said.
Or it would be chasing that bird. But these photos were taken with a mobile phone. I decided to walk lightly because on the way back I knew I would be carrying some bags. Best of all, even though it was sunny, the weather was pleasant. And I made sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Enough, you'll think I'm just here to show you the sky. That would be boring, especially today.
I walk this way and then at the end I find some stairs. These stairs will lead me to a pedestrian walkway under the street on Boyeros Avenue, and from there I enter the bustling area of vendors under the 100th Street bridge.
Yeah, look how fast. I walked away from the hustle and bustle and walked on the grass. This is what I see in front and to my left. The view is not beautiful, but I am enjoying my walk and taking pictures. How can I show you where I live if I don't? Let's go on.
I go towards the area of the buildings, but I turn around to show the motorbike parking and the place where I came from.
And well... here are these horrendous constructions for storing people. Soviet style architecture. I tried to take some pictures of these monstrosities.
😄 I'm not angry... I'm just telling the truth, and what I feel every time I see these buildings. I know they solve one housing problem, but they create others... they are poorly made boxes that leak and because people don't have money or resources you can find your flat sailing in water when you wake up, if the neighbour upstairs left the tap on or never bothered to fix and seal the joints in the shower area of the bathroom more things can happen... my parents have lived through everything.
It is now that I regret not having brought my camera. You can always get good street photos.
Relax... let's go do that little forest area? 😃
I seem to be looking good, look how I'm still smiling. And why not, if the walk goes well, I feel younger and younger every day. My finger hurts a little. 😞
ugly picture... there you are going to open it right away hahaha
To make matters worse, the washing-up detergent caused me harm, my hands peeled off. What a disaster. Breathe, Nani.
I walked a few more blocks and I'm already in front of the shop. I turn around and show you where I came from. Am I boring you? Every day I can't be cool.
And finally the shop, which I'll be honest with you, is in ruins and out of stock.
I am ashamed to show the state it is in. To begin with, you won't find a variety of products here. But who needs variety, right? This would make me feel confused and I wouldn't know what to buy... Anyway... 🤷♀
The mission to spend the money was successfully accomplished. As I don't want to bore you... if you feel like commenting on this post, even if it's just to tell me how annoying I've been, I can give you a photo and a caption.
Because there are photos left here... it would be a shame not to share them. However, I will tell you what I bought.
Get ready!
Sugar, tuna, fish broths, ground meat (not known), wheat flour and crackers.
Tomatoes, spaghetti and sweet crackers were an extra expense in CUP.
What do you buy in your country with 10 dollars or 10 Euros? I look forward to hearing from you in the comments section.
As I arrived a bit hungry from the hike I prepared this snack. Some tomato with garlic, honey and biscuits.
Yummy, I like this a lot... see you, Wednesday walkers. I think I'm on time with UTC time.
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