Heading east now towards Trinidad our first stop was at Playa Perdiz, not to hear about the failed Bay of Pigs invasion (there were enough billboards to remind us of that), but to do some snorkeling on the coral reef.…
What to See in Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos is a city on the south side of the island which has an excellent deep water port. It used to be a center for the slave trade and sugar exportation. As such it has a large theater, Theatro Terry…
Fact. It Rains in the Rain Forest!
After a night of dancing no better way to work it off then hike in the Escambray Mountains just north of Trinidad. After departing our luxury B&B, Casa Colina, we arrived at Topes de Collantes National Park. It wasn’t until…
Touring Around Trinadad
This UNESCO World Heritage City is a shining gem, and also where a lot of people go to party. The town’s history and wealth is attributed to trade in sugar came and slavery. Our afternoon stroll included the cobblestone streets…
Trinidad Day 2. A Morning of Mansions, Pottery, Artists, and Music
After a sumptuous breakfast of tropical fruits, nectars, huevos, sandwiches, meats, and coffee it was off to a family run pottery factory. It has been in the family for generations, and the techniques have changed little. The work was beautiful.…
Playing at La Playa. An Afternoon and Evening at Playa Ancon.
There is a beautiful peninsula jutting out into the Caribbean Sea just south of Trinidad. It is one of the best beaches on the south coast. Most of it is gorgeous sand stretching for as far as the eye can…
Feliz Cumpleanos Jose’ Marti.
The next morning as we were departing Trinidad for Havana we were delayed by parades of elementary school children celebrating the birth of Jose’ Marti, a Cuban national holiday. Jose’ led the revolution against Spain and the formation of the…
One Last Afternoon in Havana
Arriving back in Havana we had time for lunch, a drive through downtown, and a visit to the Museo des Belles Artes, a collection of Cuban art from colonial to post modern. No pictures allowed inside. We then went down…
La Habana En La Noche
Our last night was special. Jesus introduced us to Sandra Levinson. We had been hearing about her all week. Sandra runs The Center for Cuban Studies in NYC and helps support Cuban artists and display and sell their pieces throughout…
A Final Morning Before Flying Home
So as not to waste a few good hours Jesus started the day with a tour of The National Cemetery. Cubans are buried above ground but their bones are then exhumed three years later and placed in a storage bin…