We keep checking things we had not done in a while. Many years ago, there were plenty of options in Cumaná to eat great-quality ice cream. Now there are few options; some are really bad, but cheap; others kind of decent, but outrageously expensive.
There was this ice cream parlor by the Ayacucho Park called La Rosita (the little rose). It closed some years ago and now in the same spot a new business has opened with a cool name: Acaramelados
I think they nailed it with the name; a really clever pun on caramel and ice cream (helado in spanish). We use the term acaramelado to mean a desert with lots of caramel or, as an idiomatic expresion, a romantic couple showing affection.
Some images from their Instagram account, @heladeriaacaramelados
Our cones were not as fancy as this one (only two scoops, no syrup), but after a long wait, we totally forgot to take pictures before ruining the presentation.
It is a very small place and it can get crowded with just a few customers.
We finished our cones walking by the park. This used to be a very busy place with lots of families and kids playing around and quite a few amenities. Now it looks in decay, but at least they have kept it clean.
On an average weekend, this walk used to be full of people walking up and down the river bank.
We actually like it like this better. We got too used to solitude and tranquility.
Just like the Manzanares River, quietly hiding under the engulfing vegetation and sediments, meeting the setting sun, resigned to the echo of empty promises.
We had a great afternoon. Ice cream was good; prices accessible, but best of all, company was great! 😍 😊
Now that's a fun afternoon! There was an ice cream store up in Wilmington along the riverfront that I would go to when up that way. It was always fun and they had good milkshakes. New owners changed it, though, and now I'm left without a go-to ice cream spot. Is sad.
It is indeed. We have lost most locally owned businesses; the traditional places that offered quality products and great customer service.
Sometimes we get new nice-looking places; other times we're just left with the ruins of the old places.
Was that Wilmington, Indiana?
It was Wilmington, Delaware. I'm about a 20 minute drive south of it. It has a really nice Riverfront with some shops and a nice bike path, but that's about it. With the exception of the museum district, the rest of the city is sadly rather decrepit.
Oh. I see. Sorry about that. That has happened to many towns. In most cases the big malls or mega stores drove small stores out of business
So cute in the photos. It's been a while since I got out that I didn't know about this Ice Cream parlor. Good to know that you've been hanging around and having fun. Greetings :)
Thanks, @itsjunevelasquez
You should try them. I have to find out about a new franchise called ice cream rolls. Not sure if they opened in hipergalerias
I'll keep you posted.
It seems you had a wonderful time!
I haven't been to Cumana since I was a kid. And it is good to hear that after so much neglect, some things are being reactivated, and spaces like parks are becoming clean again.
Y esos helados acaramelados se ven deliciosos😋! Saludos! 😄
Thanks, @coquicoin
They were delicious. The park is still far from what it was 30 years ago, and even farther from what it should given the fact that Cumaná is the capital and all that 500-year yada yada.
We are hoping for real change, but that will take some time and better people managing the city
You have a good night
Hi!
Let's hope for that for the whole country! 🙏
Que tengas un buen día! 😄
You can't beat a peaceful stroll with the right company and an ice cream. It sounds like you both had a wonderful time. I am glad at least you found a good one and I like the name😊
Thanks, man.
We had a good time indeed.
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Qué divino se ven esos helados . Qué recuerdos de La Rosita , los mejores helados que me he comido en mi vida. En serio. Qué divino era el de arequipe . Me encantaba. Saludos
People love friendship, they prefer more things on right situations. For me I like hot relationship but I like very cold Ice cream 🍦
That sounds like the right combination.
Saludos cordiales hermano espero estés de lo mejor. Saludos a toda tu familia.
Saludos, @leninbracho50
Gracias, hermano. Espero las cosas estén bien por tus lares.