During the month of April to June of 2014 I had the opportunity to visit my aunt in the state of Seattle in the United States. I had never been anywhere in the United States, and clearly this place was not what I imagined I was going to see. Such a green place, with trees everywhere, distinctive kind people and beautiful places. One of the places visited was at Woodland Park Zoo. Maybe I should feel a little bad about contributing to a place where animals are kept in cages. I can say that most of these animals that lives in Zoos never lived in the wild before. They would not know how to survive entirely in their natural habitat. That is why I try to think on the positive side in which these beautiful animals are being protected in a very well-kept place and with their large spaces to play, at least in this one. These are a selection of the many photos I took during this trip. I thank my aunt for the hospitality and for the experiences.
-Luis Manuel Santiago Carmona
"My best friend was living in the State of Oregon. I contacted her and I was able to take a train to where she was. I was able to spend a week with her and continue visiting beautiful places."
