Markitos
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Statue ?
What does it say under the new statue in La Paz ? It's about a guy with what looks like a paper boat for pants on looking out over the bay. I can do
alright speeking and didnt think to ask when I as there.
Had a great trip sailed up to San Juan island and over to Punta Nopola Will be back down the end of June Baja Junkie that I am 
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Natalie Ann
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I sure don't recall that statue from recent trips.... are you sure you weren't looking at the seagull statue?  
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Nah, It's across from El Taste. On the Mecalon. I wasnt drinking that much !!
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La Paz statue
Is that the one holding up a caracol shell?
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Out of boredom I just took a look at the May 31 Southern Edition Gringo Gazette - and right there on the front cover is your statue, and he does
indeed appear to be wearing a paper boat. What an odd looking statue... and just down the block from that squatty seagull/dove. Article on page 10
talks about the statue a bit; won't let me copy so you'll have to go there to read all about it.
http://www.gringogazette.com/southern/may31_2004/page1/
[Edited on 6-8-2004 by Natalie Ann]
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Statue
This info comes from Steve, who often jogs past this piece of Malecon artwork. The plaque says:
The Old Man and the Sea?
I have a paper boat
made of a page
on which I wrote my dreams.
It has neither anchors nor moorings.
I want to sail in it
from the seven seas to the eighth
where I know I will make land at
the longed-for port.
. . . has anyone seen the beam shining
from its lighthouse?
Guillermo Gomez Mac. 2004
Yes, that question mark in the title is on the plaque. (Poetry can be itricky to translate, and if anyone is interested in the original Spanish I can
post it.)
The statue is attracting a lot of attention from both tourists and Pacenos. Some people are impressed with the detailed workmanship in the veins of
the legs and the wrinkles in the face. Some think the old guy symbolizes Hernan Cortes.
I am totally clueless.
Poetry can be tricky to translate, and if anyone is interested in the original Spanish I'll post it.
And if someone can tell me how to attach a photo, I've got one.
bajalera
[Edited on 6-10-2004 by bajalera]
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I can tell you how to attach a photo
but it would probably be one of the last things I ever did.
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Want to explain that, JR, or am I supposed to guess why?
Lera
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Im heading back down the end of next week I'll snap a shot of it and bring it back
Your right the detail is awsome, just kind of a funny looking thing. Everybody knows paper boats dont last to long.
Thanks for your input mark
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I believe it's meant to be "whimsical". The artist is apparently quite well known in Mexico.
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Maybe the 1,167th time is the charm and this image of the old man statue on the Malecon will go forth and be seen.
Lera
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Markitos
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THATS THE ONE !!!! Thanks Bajalera !!
I knew I wasnt seeing things !!
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Old subject but neat pic
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opps I thought that was smaller 
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