This time, I took in part of the city of Cumana from the heights of the Sugar Loaf neighborhood. There, I realized that the population density has increased considerably because housing continues to be built throughout this area. I noticed this as I walked along these paths—the same ones I had walked a few months ago—and saw that they now look completely transformed.


I entered this area from The Orquidea Alley, which in the past led me to the old quarry, which now looks abandoned. Very close by is a garbage dump known as "The Zanjon," which presents a striking contrast: on one side, an ecological disaster; on the other, the vastness of the sea and the Sucre coastline—a beautiful view.


If we look at the details, various structures stand out; while most are homes, I also spotted the floodlight towers of the Delfin Marval Stadium and telecommunications antennas. From this vantage point, everything looks tiny—a quiet city on a rainy day, which is why we were enveloped by thick, gray clouds. Yesterday it rained with strong winds, and today the sun hasn’t been as intense as usual.
Among my discoveries, I found the pen where they keep the sheep I had seen the last time I passed through here; they built a concrete pen for them so they wouldn’t wander the streets. It’s just four walls with an iron gate. With a little effort, you can see the animals, and they confirm they’re there with their distinctive bleating.


I have rarely walked these paths—a labyrinth of stairways, walls, and rustic trails leading to other neighborhoods such as The Pui Pui, The Parcelas, the upper Mundo Nuevo district, The Chiclana, Vela of Coro Street, and Bolívar Street. I admit that I once got lost; I took the wrong staircase, but thanks to some directions, I managed to reach a place I knew—though it wasn’t my original destination—which served as a new reference point to correct my course.


It’s easy to look down from above and fix your gaze on a direction—the Josefina de Figuera Clinic, the Delfin Marval Stadium, the CANTV building, and the Corporiente building are landmarks that help you find your way—but when you start climbing through the network of stairs and paths, the view is quite different.


I’ll settle, then, for this magnificent view from the lookout point, where the sea provides a stunning backdrop for gazing out over Cumaná from one of the highest points in the city—a perspective very similar to that offered by San Antonio de la Eminencia Castle, which stands just a few meters from here.
Esta vez contemplé parte de la ciudad de Cumaná desde lo alto del barrio Pan de Azúcar. Allí pude darme cuenta que la densidad demográfica ha aumentado considerablemente porque se continúan construyendo viviendas en todo este sector. Me percaté de ello cuando caminé por estos senderos, mismos que había recorrido hace algunos meses atrás, y observo que ahora lucen completamente transformados.


Ingresé a este sector desde el callejón La Orquídea, que en épocas pasadas me llevaba a la antigua cantera, la cual ahora luce abandonada. Muy cerca de allí está un botadero de basura conocido como "El zanjón", lo que representa un contraste significativo porque para un lado se observa un desastre ecológico y para el otro la inmensidad del mar y la otra costa sucrense, una vista hermosa.


Si vamos a los detalles, se distinguen diversas edificaciones, si bien la mayoría son viviendas, también contemplé torres de iluminación del estadio Delfin Marval y antenas de telecomunicaciones. Desde esta perspectiva todo parece diminuto, una ciudad tranquila en un día lluvioso, por eso nos arropaban nubes grises y densas, ayer llovió con fuertes vientos y hoy el sol no ha estado tan intenso como de costumbre.
Entre mis descubrimientos hallé el corral donde resguardan a los ovejos que había visto la última vez que pasé por acá, les construyeron un corral de cemento para que no deambulen por las calles. Se trata solo de cuatro paredes con un portón de hierro. Con un poco esfuerzo se pueden apreciar a los animales y ellos corroboran que están allí con su peculiar balido.


En contadas ocasiones he transitado por estos senderos, un laberinto de escaleras, muros y caminos rústicos conducen a otros sectores como el barrio El Pui Pui, el barrio Las Parcelas, el sector Mundo Nuevo arriba, La Chiclana, la calle Vela de Coro y la calle Bolívar. Admito que una vez me perdí, tomé la escalera equivocada y gracias a unas orientaciones pude llegar a un punto que conocía, que no era mi destino original, el cual me sirvió de nueva referencia para corregir el rumbo.


Es fácil observar desde arriba y fijarse en una dirección, la clínica Josefina de Figuera, el estadio Delfin Marval, el edificio de la CANTV, el edificio Corporiente son lugares que sirven como referentes para orientarse, pero cuando se procede a subir por el entramado de escaleras y caminos, el panorama es distinto.


Me quedo entonces con esta magnífica vista de mirador, donde el mar es un magnífico escenario para contemplar a Cumaná desde una de las partes más elevadas de la ciudad, una perspectiva muy parecida a la que ofrece el castillo San Antonio de la Eminencia, el cual se levanta a pocos metros de aquí.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
✓Texto traducido con DeepL.
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