Today on #WednesdayWalk and the sixth day of #HiveBloPoMo, I invite you to join me for a short and brief walk through one of Caracas' neuralgic points. The center of an area known as Las Mercedes. A commercial area that at one time was the center of nightlife in the city. But had a period of decline in these years of political and economic crisis.
Many locals closed. And some buildings and constructions were abandoned in the area. But lately, there has been an upturn in activity, and although it has not regained its glory days, there are now many new constructions in progress.
Yesterday, I had to take my son to an appointment in the middle of the main avenue of Las Mercedes. And instead of sitting there waiting for an hour, I decided to take a walk around the area.
Av. Principal de Las Mercedes, CaracasI was quite cautious about taking pictures because I was afraid of having my phone snatched in the street.
I was very close to the main square of the neighborhood, so I went there.
Plaza Alfredo Sadel, CaracasThe square is called Plaza Alfredo Sadel and is named after a famous Venezuelan tenor singer who was very famous.
Plaza Alfredo Sadel, CaracasGastronomic and craft fairs are often held in this area. There are also occasional concerts. And many political demonstrations were also held here a while ago.
Plaza Alfredo Sadel, CaracasThe afternoon was sunny, and many shadows appeared before me that made me think that many would be great for the Shadow Hunters community contest. So, I kept some shadows for next week's contest.
Plaza Alfredo Sadel, Caracas
Plaza Alfredo Sadel, CaracasFrom the square, you can see the Tolón Fashion Mall.
View to The Tolón Fashion Mall from Plaza Alfredo Sadel, CaracasA high-end shopping mall in the city. With many shops and eating places, including an exclusive floor of haute couture designers and exclusive spots. In the mall, there is also a multiplex.
View to The Tolón Fashion Mall from Plaza Alfredo Sadel, Caracas
The Tolón Fashion Mall, CaracasWhen I was at the corner diagonal to the shopping center, I wanted to go a little further to take some pictures of the end of the avenue. But a couple of unfriendly looking young men seemed to be following me, so better to be safe than sorry. I decided to cross the avenue and enter the mall.
Av. Principal de Las Mercedes, CaracasI had a coffee and took this picture from a small terrace on one of the upper floors of the mall. From there, you can see some of the constructions in progress in the area.
Las Mercedes, CaracasThis is my post for this week's #wednesdaywalk challenge hosted by @tattoodjay.
If you made it this far, thank you for reading.
April 6, 2022
What a lovely and interesting city walk you took us on. Is Caracas quite a hotbed of opportunistic crime then or were you just being extra cautious?The views from the terrace are very different to the ones from street level...so many beautiful trees on the city streets...they provide like a cloud cover...but a tree cover lol... obscuring the busy world below. Gives it an air of tranquillity, mindful space in a busy place. I enjoyed this virtual walk with you and came by this post on Dreemport. !PIZZA !ALIVE
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In Caracas, there is crime as in many big cities, perhaps much more than in some. In very crowded areas and the center of the city, it is not convenient to take out your phone, for example, neither in the subway nor on public transport. I was aware it was not the best idea to take photos in the street. It's easy to get distracted taking photos, and I was alone. So I was being even more cautious consciously.
The city is very wooded, and that is one of the things that characterizes it.
I'm glad you liked the little walk. And thank you very much for stopping by. I hope your week on the challenge is been ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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It is noticeably filled with trees lol...really lovely to have all that greenery around.
My week has been ⭐_⭐ but I am happy...I only missed one activity slot... how is yours going? Knocking it out the park or struggling to find time? I am doing better than last week and so I am happy, even if it isn't a full house lol. !ALIVE !LUV
That's one of the good things about Caracas, nature :). My week has been fine until today. Today, I'm very busy, and I haven't started my challenge checklist. So getting the star today will be tough;) I'm also doing better this week:)
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Hello dear friend @coquicoin good morning
What a beautiful walk, I love the images that you show us in this opportunity,
The square is very spacious, what a pity that those in the exhibition were not there
Thank you very much for showing us these beautiful images.
have a beautiful day
¡Hola! ¡Qué tal!
I'm glad you liked it, and thank you for stopping by :) Saludos!
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That square is very nice and picturesque
A good idea heading into the mall better to be safe than sorry
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)
It was the best, to enter the mall. Here, in some areas, taking photos on the street can be a bit reckless.
And you are welcome, my pleasure to join the Wednesday Walk :)
Sorry it is so dangerous there do be careful and safe
Here, you have to be vigilant and careful in general, but in some places more than others. And we get used to it, I think.
Wow what a walk! These are beautiful places and it's cool you kept some for the shadows contest 😊
So Partner, how's it going with you over there? And the challenge, hope we're gonna get a gold star today too 😊 don't forget about Dreemport post submission
Hi Partner!! I'm doing fine.
I just need to do my dreemport. What about you? How are you doing today?
I'm good, got a gold star today too... I'm so sure we would get all stars this week ☺️
Let's hope for that! We are closer to the end ;)
Yeah, very close now 😅 I'm excited
"Washing Machine buildings" at its maximum level in those photos.
Buen post! Muchos recuerdos con esas lindas fotos.
Buen nombre, muy adecuado. Es increíble la cantidad de edificios, muchos de ellos vacíos o con sólo una o dos plantas ocupadas y los que están en construcción. Lo que más me sorprende es por qué con los malos servicios que hay en Las Mercedes siguen construyendo un edificio tras otro. Si un día estuvieran todos ocupados la zona sería un desastre. ¡Saludos!
Pensé en eso también. En las fotos se ve el lugar un poco "abarrotado" de construcciones.
Está muy abarrotado de construcciones y es en todas las calles. Tal vez la que menos tiene es la Av. Principal.
Allí, además de lo que ya sabemos, se percibe a que motivo corresponde la construcción de esas edificaciones : no hay respeto a planificación urbanística y a las necesidades de la zona. Todo responde a la necesidad inmediata de gastar esa dineral que han hecho de la noche a la mañana. Saludos.
That's an amazing walk sis, except for those young men following you. Glad you noticed them and you went to safety. And you captured gorgeous photos as always. The sky is so lovely too😍
Thank you, sis! Have a nice day! 😄😊🤗
You are welcome and thank you too :-)
Your place is nice as well 😁
Thank you, Jane! 😊
hmmm, great pictures and impressions and a proof, you did you 35 min moving time ;-)
Hehe! Indeed a proof 😆 Thank you 😊
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Good morning Super Eli, did that walk tire you out 👣👣👣
Big word for me early in the morning🤣
That was the first thing that I thought😄
Where was my coffee and cake!
A lovely walk and you need to take me for the list!
LOL! You are so funny! big word 🤪
Here ☕🍰🧁🍩😉😄
Added to the list, of course! We need a paper roll for that list🤣🤣🤣
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Que buen paseo @coquicoin con sus altos y bajos y con la adrenalina a millón por el tema de la inseguridad y delincuencia que nos toca vivir pero es satisfactorio ver qué hay nuevas construcciones que están activos los centros comerciales y dónde tomar un buen café 🤗
Hola! estuvo bien poder hacer unas buenas fotos para mostrar aquí, pero sí, con la adrenalina a tope, tuve que asegurarme de que nadie se me quedaba mirando y atenta todo el tiempo, jeje. Y en cuanto vi que un par de chicos me miraban y se hacían señas, el paseo terminó bruscamente, ni modo;)
Muchos saludos y gracias por pasar por aquí 😄😊.
This was indeed an interesting walk got you. I was hoping you would call me to join you for the coffee. 😂 😂.
Don't mind me.
Great pictures... I really love your photography skills. Keep it up..
How's your challenge going? Hope you are making headway?
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Hi David! Next time I'll call you for that coffee 😂😂
Thank you for the encouragement and your nice words.
My challenge today didn't go very well because I had a very busy day, but a good day. So despite not getting the star, today I feel good. Thanks for asking! And how was your challenge today?
Not happy you didn't get your star today but happy you had a good day and you are feeling good about it. I hope you get your star today...
My challenge went well. I got my fourth star of the week. I'm just left with the last one. I hope to get it too.
Hello hello! I hope you are close to your fifth ⭐️ today!! 😄
The weather looked really lovely and just look at those beautiful clouds and clear sky. Looks awesome for a picnic .. hehehe.
Tell me, what was your day like today? How was your quiet time? Get anything interesting? Inspiration?
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Hi there! How are you? Thank you for checking on me.
It was a good day, but not for the challenge. I've been very busy, and I have some tasks to do. I don't think I will achieve my star today, but the day was still great ;)
What about you? Did you achieve your goals today?
Awww. Just make sure you get proper rest. Health is very important.
Ugh... I guess we'll find out tomorrow 😁 if I got a star or not...
Hehe! Ok! We'll find out tomorrow :) Have a good rest you, too 😊😄
Nice writing melody, you've really out done yourself this time, going through all that trouble of theft and still giving us a good write up and tour through, what I could say a beautiful place.
And the thing you said about the tenor singer, I pray it's applicable to me during my time as a tenor singer. Well,.. you'll have me as your subscriber, if you promise to pray for me too🙏😁✌️. Joking! I loved your post ❤️ and the effort behind it👍.
Hi! Thank you for your kind words. Are you a tenor singer?
You bet I am, and I will do my very best to make it count.
I'm sure you will make it count :)
It is always pleasure to walk with you! 😊 I love getting to know Caracas through your posts, I learn something new every time. But I was worried why they were following you?
Hi Jelena!
Here it is easy to be mugged to steal your mobile phone in some areas. That's why it's better not to take it out in the street and less distracting to take pictures, hehe.
Have a wonderful weekend, amiga!
The pictures in this post are very beautiful made the virtual walk from here lovely.
Hiiii @coquicoin let get a gold star this week.
Drink enough water and get your physical activity in check.
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by and the encouragement :)
I hope you are doing great this week. Don't forget about your personal goal, water, exercise and doing dreemport. I'm sure you can do it and have a week full of ⭐️ 😄
It looks like you have the climate of my dreams. In the past I have heard people talk about vacations in Caracus but I get the feeling that it's no longer a popular tourist destination. I myself wish I could walk those exciting streets.
Thanks for sharing your walk!
You are very welcome! 😊
And we do have a lot of problems here, but the climate is really nice all year long :)
What a beautiful walk @coquicoin 😊
Great to see there is more activity again and things are picking up. Changing times we are in at the moment.
Looks like a nice walk even though you were conscious about your camera.
Thank you, Jackie! 😊😄
You are welcome @coquicoin 👋🏻😁