Havana, Day 5
Although we started out in Havana this morning, it wasn't long before we departed for the province of Pinar del Rio and the jewel in it's crown, Vinales. Vinales is the tobacco growing capitol of Cuba and is the valley from which the best tobacco in the world hails....
Havana, Day 4
Today was a free day. There were so many events scheduled in different places and at different times for the Havana Biennial, that we set aside a day to meander through the streets and sites of Havana independently. That being said, I made a great many suggestions of...
Havana, Day 3 – The Biennial
The Havana Biennial is a city-wide art festival that happens every two years - or thereabouts. The 2015 Biennial opened on the 22nd of May and we were there for various events and installations. Suffice it to say that the city becomes an art gallery, both inside and...
Havana: Day 2
Day two in Havana began with a fabulous breakfast at the Hotel Parque Central, where the buffet is not to be believed. The array of fresh fruits, baked goods, cheeses and egg dishes is unparalleled in Havana. Following breakfast, I rallied the troops for a trip to...
Havana: Day 1
The first time I set foot on Cuban soil back in October of 2013, I fell in love. I love the people, the beauty, the music. It fulfilled me in a way I'd never experienced before. And as many of you know, I have returned many times since. This trip, however was special:...
Havana, how I’ve missed you!
Havana, how I've missed you! Well, we have arrived! Our group has checked in at the Parque Central and has begun to explore the city. There are 11 of us and things couldn't be more perfect. The group is getting along like a house on fire. We are enjoying the sites and...
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