You are Here!
Aquí = Here (in Spanish)
When we were driving around the back roads somewhere between Talca and Colbun Lake in January, we found the following sign in the middle of nowhere:
What makes this interesting is that Aquí is Spanish for Here.
So basically it says that you have finally arrived… well, HERE!
I found it quite funny, though when I thought about it, why would anyone want to put that sign anywhere?
Well, they could have said…
Drive along the road and you will a sign that says where the party is… AQUI
Or
I’ll let you know where to leave all those frozen rubber chickens you have just stolen… AQUI
Or
Someone had to frequently remember to put their wedding ring back on and that sign is the last chance before arriving home.
Or
Maybe someone put it to help them remember where they buried the treasure.
Who needs a treasure map with a big X on it? Just put a sign that says… AQUI
Does anyone else have any suggestions why the sign could be there?
posted by Woodward @ 3:25 PM
2 Comments:
Hello again.
"Aquí" is probably the name of a small village or place. There are a lot of funny names for towns and villages in Chile. I remember "Salsipuedes" (sal si puedes, get out if you can).
Antonio.
"Salsipuedes" Ha ha ha! Great name. That would be a good photo to have!
The problem with the Aquí sign is that it pointed to an empty field.
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