Steve and I started off in La Habana (Havana), visiting our friend and dance teacher Jaime, who had been staying in Switzerland from January through March. The weather was much nicer this time around than last time and
I got a much better impression of the city. See also Links
on Havana.
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| This photo, taken by Steve, totally captures Cuba for me |
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| Baseball, or "beisbol" as it's called here, is at least as popular as in the US |
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| Painted murals
are an Artform in Havana |
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| Around La
Habana Vieja, about half the streets look like this. Easy to get
lost |
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| Museo de la
Revolución, displaying the Granma, the famous yacht of the 59
revolution |
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| Palacio de la
revolución, one of the governmental palaces of Fidel Castro |
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| The Capitolio
was built with its Washington, D.C. cousin in mind |
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| Lazy dogs on
the steps of the Capitolio |
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| Evening
sunlight adds a touch of class... |
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| to the run-down
façades opposite the Capitol |
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| Quite possibly
the best place in Havana to watch 50's American cars |
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| You can easily
hitch a ride in one of them. The driver, however, is risking severe
penalty |
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| Tailfins
galore! |
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| Cine La Rampa
on Calle 23, with the usual queue around the block |
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| We walked up
and down La Rampa no less than 7 times in pursuit of flight tickets |
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| Car repairs
happen out on the street. All the neighbors try to help |
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| Mural paintings
can be found in all parts of town |
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| There is
noticeable police presence in the streets |
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| Having fun at
the Capri Club in La Habana Vieja |
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| Cuban beauty
basking in the Malécon sunset |
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