[ENG/ESP] A holiday filled with breathtaking scenery and solutions that arrive just in time
Today I’m back to work, because my days off have come to an end and the routine is calling me back with a vengeance. I wish you all a great day and a prosperous week; mine, I assure you, will be packed with activity from early on. That’s just the nature of this job we carry out with responsibility and care, always attentive to any detail that might arise in the hotels and in the services we provide.
I want to tell you that yesterday, Monday, taking advantage of the fact that it was a holiday here in Margarita, we decided to visit a friend who recently had knee surgery. We wanted to see her, find out how she was doing, and spend some time with her. She is one of those people who, even when in pain, remains in good spirits and keeps the conversation pleasant. Being at her house was comforting, as always.
As we were talking, he mentioned something that caught our attention: at a shop called Autorepuesto JJ 2013 C.A., located in Juangriego, in the municipality of Marcano, they had some parts we needed for our car. His car is similar to ours, so he was familiar with the type of parts and knew they might have them there. That information was just what we needed, because we’d been wondering for days where to get those parts without having to order them from the mainland.
When our visit ended, we headed to Juangriego, wondering if the shop would be open. Even though it was a holiday, some locally owned businesses often open for half a day, so it was worth a try. We took the Portachuelo road, which is always a pleasant and quick route to get to that area.
Ya hoy sí me toca volver a trabajar, porque los días de descanso llegaron a su fin y la rutina vuelve a llamar con fuerza. Les deseo un día genial y una semana próspera; la mía, se los aseguro, estará llena de actividad desde temprano. Así es este oficio que llevamos con responsabilidad y cariño, siempre atentos a cualquier detalle que pueda surgir en los hoteles y en los servicios que prestamos.
Quiero contarles que ayer lunes, aprovechando que era feriado aquí en Margarita, decidimos visitar a una amiga que hace poco fue operada de una rodilla. Queríamos verla, saber cómo seguía y acompañarla un rato. Ella es de esas personas que, aun con molestias, conserva el buen ánimo y la conversación agradable. Estar en su casa fue reconfortante, como siempre.
Mientras hablábamos, nos comentó algo que nos llamó la atención; en un local llamado Autorepuesto JJ 2013 C.A, ubicado en Juangriego, municipio Marcano, había unos repuestos que nosotros necesitábamos para nuestro auto. Su carro es parecido al nuestro, así que conocía bien el tipo de piezas y sabía que allí podían tenerlas. Esa información nos cayó como anillo al dedo, porque llevábamos días pensando en dónde conseguir esos repuestos sin tener que pedirlos a tierra firme.
Al terminar la visita, salimos rumbo a Juangriego con la duda de si el local estaría abierto. Aunque era feriado, algunos negocios propios suelen abrir media jornada, así que valía la pena intentarlo. Tomamos la vía Portachuelo, que siempre es un camino agradable y rápido para llegar a esa zona.
The sky was clear, with bright sunshine illuminating the hills in the distance. The natural and urban landscapes looked radiant, as if they, too, were enjoying the day off. Driving through Santana and Tacarigua always feels special to me; their streets, their people, their colors—everything has a unique charm. I, of course, didn’t miss the chance to capture a few moments with my camera, because every corner of Margarita has a story to tell.
El clima estaba despejado, con un sol brillante que iluminaba los cerros a lo lejos. Los paisajes naturales y urbanos se veían radiantes, como si también estuvieran disfrutando del día libre. Atravesar Santana y Tacarigua siempre me resulta especial; sus calles, su gente, sus colores, todo tiene un encanto particular. Yo, por supuesto, no perdí la oportunidad de capturar algunos momentos con mi lente, porque cada rincón de Margarita tiene algo que contar.
Amid the breeze, sunshine, and scenic views, we arrived at the shop our friend had recommended. To our surprise and relief, it was open. We felt the trip had been worth it.
Entre brisa, sol y paisajes llegamos al negocio que nos había recomendado nuestra amiga. Para nuestra sorpresa y alivio estaba abierto. Sentimos que el viaje había valido la pena.
The man who helped us, Oscar, welcomed us very warmly. Best of all, he actually had the part we were looking for—and in several different brands, too. He patiently explained the differences between each one and suggested which one would be best for us. Interestingly, it matched the recommendation another mechanic had given us a few days earlier, so that gave us even more confidence.
My husband, satisfied with the explanation, paid for the parts, and we set off to return home. Having those parts is essential for building the other engine, and that made him very happy. He had thought he would have to order them from off the island, so finding them here was a huge relief.
El señor que atendía, Oscar, nos recibió con mucha amabilidad. Lo mejor de todo es que sí tenía el repuesto que buscábamos, y además de varias marcas. Nos explicó con paciencia las diferencias entre cada una y nos sugirió cuál era la más conveniente. Curiosamente, coincidía con la recomendación que otro mecánico nos había dado días atrás, así que eso nos dio aún más seguridad.
Mi esposo, satisfecho con la explicación, pagó los repuestos y nos dispusimos a regresar. Tener esas piezas es fundamental para armar el otro motor, y eso lo puso muy contento. Él pensaba que tendría que mandarlas a pedir fuera de la isla, así que encontrarlas aquí fue un alivio enorme.
We left Juangriego, bidding farewell to its majestic hills, which seemed to escort us on our way back.
We took the Portachuelo road again and continued on until we reached home, where a well-deserved rest awaited us before returning to work.
Salimos de Juangriego despidiéndonos de sus cerros imponentes, que parecían escoltarnos en el camino de vuelta.
Retomamos la vía Portachuelo y seguimos hasta llegar a casa, donde nos esperaba el merecido descanso antes de retomar la jornada laboral.
I hope you have a wonderful day. I'll be back very soon with another post.
See you soon.
Bye.
Les deseo un día maravilloso. Muy pronto volveré con otra de mis publicaciones.
Hasta pronto.
Chao.
The photos were taken with a Redmi Note 13
Translated with DeepeL
Photos was made with Inshot
A holiday well spent! You were able to visit your friend and get to see beautiful sights on the way.
Honestly, I can't complain—I made the most of these few days off.
I'm all recharged and ready to get back to work.
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful day 🌹🌷🪷🌺💐🏵️🌻🌼🥀💮🪻🌸🍀
Visiting the sick is an act of kindness. Good thing you make time to visit your friend that undergo knee surgery it would make her feel love and blessed to have a visitor like you.
My friend was really happy about the visit.
People who are sick need to feel like they have someone they can count on; it helps them get better.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week! 🌹🌷🪷🌺💐🏵️🌻🌼🥀💮🪻🌸🍀