mambisesBecause of its magnificent strategic position, this city was always a place to which Spain gave particular attention during the independence wars of the 19th century. For this reason, its military engineers protected it with barbed wire, forts, moats, infantry barracks, cavalry and artillery, and hundreds of soldiers armed to the teeth. They said, "We are impregnable."

botThat morning Teresa woke up before dawn. The expectation to experience the traditions of her parents was so great that she began to walk her charming seaport in the dark, while she was overcoming her nine decades of life in such act.