La sultana del Ávila/The sultana of Avila [ES/EN]

"Land of the Indian and the mist".

In this place everything carries movement, nothing is static and everything is subject to change. Possibly its magnificence was affected with the passage of time.

Even so...

I love it. Here I was born, I grew up and above all I was enlightened...

It has a great history, long before Losada and long after Bolivar.

Its streets represent an unusual space. The noise, the bugles and the so-called "Bululu" is a charm that can sometimes stun. But I think its urbanism is what lulls me at night.

Its avenues have a Euro-American style, its vulgarity and eccentricity goes far beyond the social rules. And its subway, I have always said that if you want an out-of-the-ordinary experience, go to the so called "metro". The experience of riding in the cars is unforgettable, because in every corner there is a story and a lesson to understand.

The culture of the people born in this valley is very warm and sometimes too colloquial?

Our identity is based on the "vinotinto" and more than a team I am talking about the color. It is easy to identify us because even the way we behave gives us away with our comrades...

But you know something...

Everything I love about this undisputed capital is found in a place called "Avila", this imposing walled greenery is its maximum natural icon. This is where I feel even more at home than ever, I can feel the city from a certain altitude, see it, hear it, and feel calm. And I would recommend to anyone who goes up to this place....

Watch, see and wait for nightfall. Look for the viewpoint of your preference and see those synthetic stars that illuminate the streets and avenues, the homes and locals...

See how little something so crowded can be from a distance. Enjoy that moment, alone or in company....

And so, looking directly at the lion you can understand my love for your land....

I won't say that it is the jewel of my country, I won't say that the best of the best is born here... Every bit of land in Venezuela is a unique and irreplaceable jewel, but like this place, the way I feel in it and the way I breathe there.... I don't do it anywhere else...

For you Santiago de Leon because you saw me born, grow, fall and get up. I love you...