Home, Sweet Home!

July 25, 2020, Old City, Philadelphia, PA

I was born in Santiago de Leon de Caracas, in Venezuela; a city that was founded in 1567. What exactly does men “being from Caracas”? According to some: “It is to have some mixture of flavors that characterize the food of this city: Sweet, salty, acidic, bitter, also spicy. It is feeling that grace of being connected with each other”. Simon Bolivar, The Liberator, said: “Born a citizen of Caracas, my greatest ambition will be to keep that precious title”.

I have lived in 3 other cities besides Caracas, Philadelphia is where I have lived the longest after my hometown. Philly is my home and it has been a pleasure to discover its secrets.

I have a particular soft spot for Old City ... Maybe it's because it reminds me of that little girl running through the cobblestone streets of La Cuadra Bolivar.

There is not a better way to celebrate the birthday of the always mind-blowingly exciting beautiful Santiago de Leon de Caracas, the Sultana del Avila, than walking in Old City.

Happy Birthday to my beloved city.