Punta Arenas KISSED MORE FINGER???? It is customary to touch or kiss the Indian toe adorning the monument to Magellan, searching for happiness. Why is this? Legend has it that a seasoned Spanish sailor who sat one night musing at the monument of Magellan, suddenly turned his attention to the Patagonian Indian burly adorning the statue and came tattooed on his chest this figure. He sought a specialist and artist got to work, which was perfection. The tattoo seemed to come alive to every movement of the ocean, his eyes seemed to look and trembling cheeks. The most attention was the big toe moving with life as each movement of the skin. After work, went to a mirror and chortled. Consulting in mind if their companies would succeed, he saw the Indian toe stirring affirmative. Merry went to the port to embark. When passing by the monument stood by the figure of the Indian, and beating his chest said, Here I take you, friend. Want to be as strong as you, and not to enter bullets. And taking his big toe, gave him a smacking kiss, saying, Help me, give me luck. Months after the sailor returned to Punta Arenas, radiant with joy and told that everything had gone well. And why now, who pass in front of the statue toe touch Indian, imploring upon them as their protection and assistance. And travelers kiss and ask an early return
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:23:14 +0000
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