I think that one of the most beautiful things in life is to find a beautiful surprise, something that pleasantly surprises us and of course being a surprise we did not expect.
That's what happened to me when I got off the bus to go to a certain place and found this wonderful park.
It was the last stop of the bus, in the last neighbourhood heading east of the city, and I found this beautiful entrance to this place whose name caught my attention "Jardín Alberto Suárez Pipi", then I investigated and discovered that it is named after a very famous football player of the city and in honour of him this garden is named after him and he was called "Pipi".
I left aside the itinerary I initially wanted to do and entered the park.
As soon as I entered the park I was surprised to see a large water fountain in the distance with something that looked like sculptures at one end.
Then a little house appeared in front of me, it looked like a bird house, but when I looked closely, I saw books inside.
I had heard that in some places you could find things like that, books to read that you could take, read in the park and then leave them in that little house. I was absolutely amazed, nobody steals the books, the education is impressive.
This park has an impressive variety of environments.
One of the ones I liked the most was the one dedicated to trees, with earth underneath, where I walked, as if it was a mini forest.
When I turned around I saw seats, around a square, more trees, palm trees and lampposts. An ideal place to stroll, sit, read a book and admire the whole, the sky, the plants, the life.
I think I've said it a thousand times, but I love lampposts, and taking a photograph of them is irresistible to me.
I keep walking and when I turn around again, I find a path of more mini forest. This park seemed to have no end. A place of rest, admiration of nature in the midst of the sunlight that was streaming through the trees.
Walking along a small path I see a child, and when I look up a beautiful children's park appears before me, with a small football pitch and further away games. I made my way there.
In my imagination I saw a pirate ship, maybe I'm a bit crazy, but those ropes and climbing up them gave me that image.
Then a castle appeared before me, and many children were playing in it. The parents were nearby under the shade of the trees. It looked magical. First a pirate ship and then a castle, interesting isn't it?
Turning my gaze I found myself back in the square as if I was changing spatial planes and this sign showed me the name of the square: Plaza de Ascensión Gómez.
I said to myself I'm going to get away from the ship and the castle, and I'll go to a safe area, lest the pirates catch me. I see some beautiful flowers covered with sun, that was beautiful, their colour radiated energy.
A new square, in the same park... how curious.
More benches, but this time in the middle of this place there was a big water fountain, which had no water, but its beauty was incredible. On the outside it was made of mosaics that shone and its colour stood out from far away. Thank goodness the pirates didn't follow me here.
Shrubs and flowering plants brightened my day and filled me with light. This is the beauty of life, nature.
I keep walking and in front of me I see a pergola, it looked new as the plants that would serve as shade were still young.
It seems that I went around in a circular universe, the path took me back to the starting point and several men were waiting for me. Could it be the pirates dressed in white?
But they didn't see me, they seemed to be busy in their occupation. They looked elegant in white inside the majestic water fountain.
The jets of water were loud and made a soothing sound as they fell into the water. I think this is one of the parts of this walk that I enjoyed the most.
I finally left this magnificent park, amazed at the find and safe from pirates and who knows what other magic. The truth is that I really enjoyed this walk.
Thank you all very much for joining me on this Wednesday walk. Best wishes to all and see you next time.
Amonet.
All photographs are my own.
