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Varadero began to be developed as a vacation Resort in the 1940"s, but in the last ten years, its network of hotels and facilities have diversified and grown. Its main attraction has always been its marvelous beaches and has exceptionally good conditions for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, yachting and other water sports.
VARADERO is part of a peninsula that juts out into the calm waters of the Atlantic. It's a 21 kilometre strip of fine white sand and is constantly cooled by tropical breezes. Average year-round water temperature is 24 - 26 degrees C. Leave a Comment
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 siesta time I think by alza
I was interested in seeing something related to Santeria, the Afro-Cuban religion. Guanabacoa is said to be linked to this animistic religion, where orisha spirits are sort of combined with Roman-catholic saints (not a great explanation, I know, but this is how I understood it.)
The ferry run back and forth from Muelle Luz at the Havana Harbour. Nice perspective on Havana during the crossing.
The photo is Guanabacoa Main Square, and the church should be La Parochia de G. I never saw the 'breathtaking alterpiece' as the church was closed. I even had trouble identifying the various churches and squares, every Placa seems to be called "Marti" or have a statue of him, and the name engraved on churches doesn't correspond to the location shown in guides. Then if you ask around, you might get yet another name for wherever you are.
Notice the man carrying a large cream cake... you see those everywhere in Cuba, sort of like pizzas where I'm from. I never had a craving for cream cake in 35 degrees C. under the sun but the Cubans must love it sweet. Leave a Comment
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 Start walking by alza
Mostly, wanted to say that there was no Santeria manifestation during the afternoon I spent in G. I saw some Santeros, the soothsayers of the religion, just like I did in Havana, but couldn't bring myself to photograph them. Maybe I imagined it all, but the atmosphere seemed permeated by that religion. Everything seemed hushed and reverential. Leave a Comment
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 Convento San Francisco, I
think by alza
Except for a large terrace in the Main Square, where you could get juice or beer, I didn't see any place to sit down and eat. Everything was closed. I found a kiosque behind a huge sign with the word 'Mexican' in it but their menu was the same as what I saw on the streets in Centro Havana. I really don't know what it is they sell, I think it's called Protein Burger. But they indicate the percentage of fat and other stuff and that cut my appetite. Like "Hamburghesa con proteina -- 45% fat, 45% relleno filling"
I wasn't that hungry but I wanted to sit down! It might be a good idea to bring a lunch there.
By the way, when you get to a bus stop, there's a code word which everybody uses to figure out where the line ends. After people used it on me a few times, I got the hint and I started shouting it out to every newcomer too.
(In Havana, I only tried the bus once and was trampled trying to get out, between two women who were pulling each other's hair out. I got punched on the breast in the melee, so hard I almost fainted. I managed to get out two stops later and was totally lost. I often tried to hail a cab but they don't all pick up foreigners so mostly I walked. Good luck!) Leave a Comment
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 Mother and child by Luchonda
Strolling around in Cuban streets is facing
the "lust and courage for life" of this nation - of this beautiful people.
"Como sera manana - me mejor amiga" just two songs of Polo Montanez - the best performer of Cuban music Leave a Comment
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 Black Madonna in the
temple in Trinidad by toonsarah |
 It was raining this day, but
still so beautiful by TravellingSpirit
The itinerary included:
- 4 days in Havana, which included time in ANAP head quarters learning how agricultural cooperatives function in Cuba, a tour around Old Havana and time to explore the rest of the city and a visit to an organic farm which grew fruit, vegetables and medicinal plants.
- 2 days in Ciego de Avilla visiting agricultural cooperatives and fruit farmers, and eating sooo much amazing sun ripened fruit!!
- 3 days in Trinidad, which is a wonderful city, full of life and music, and where we visited museums, a maternity house, and an Art School. The work at the Art School was amazing and it is easy to see that in Cuba expression through art is highly valued. Here we also had a guided walk through the rainforest and swam in rock pools and spectacular caves.
- a day at the beach - so we had a chance to swim in the Carribean. Although this was not why I went to Cuba it was wonderful!!
- 2 days in Soroa, from where we visited Las Terraces, a sustainable Eco-community, and took another walk through rainforest.
- 2 days in Viñales, including a walking tour where we learned about sustainable farming methods in the area and how tobacco, the main crop, is grown and processed.
More info coming soon.....
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 Cuban Poetry by Luchonda
"Callejon de Hammel" where you can see typical Afro Cuban Arts and poetry by
Salvador Gonzales
The text is saying :" I can wait longer than you - because i'am timeless"
The street is near the Chinese Town and so close to "El Capitolio" - walking distance from the central area.
Another famous text of Salvador :
" Pa'Qué tu me llama si no me conoce ? -
"Why do you call me when you do not know me ?" Leave a Comment
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 A dormir by latmedia
He had just finished a piece for an art show called "Moda y Arte", where designers had to create a garment based on a favorite artist. He chose Zaida del Rio's rendition of woman as a bird, but unfortunately, I only have the film of this, not the actual photo. However, he was preparing for a fashion show the day after I visited him and these are some of the things he was to show there, Leave a Comment
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Zapata peninsula is a large wetland in the south of the Matanzas province. There is a national park, crocodile farm, and boats that will take you along the lagoons and canals.
At the park information center in Playa Larga you can ask for a guide (park rancher). Entrance to the park is 12 CUC per person and 5 CUC for the guide.
The park rancher showed us the birds (mostly endemic and water birds) while we drove along one big road (21 km) to the swamps. We saw some lovely birds, but I'm sure that because of the noise of the car, there were many that we didn't see.
Early in the morning you'll have the best chance of observing the birds. Leave a Comment
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