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November 19th 2006
Published: January 27th 2007
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From the bus station, I got a (CUC) “colectivo” taxi to my next casa particular. I had asked Débora if she knew any casas particulares in which I could stay and she arranged for me to go and stay with her “great friend” Isobel. Isobel lives near to the Universdad de La Habana with her daughter and elderly mother. They all seem very friendly. I was introduced to Juanita, Isobel’s cousin... Read Full Entry



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I started writing this during a six month sabbatical in 2005/6, where I explored the world in search of adventure and professional IT certification (...yes really!) Periodic updates from other vacations to follow... << 'Cos everybody hates a tourist. Especially one who thinks it's all such a laugh. >> Jarvis Cocker, 1995... full info
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Partagas Tobacco FactoryPartagas Tobacco Factory
Partagas Tobacco Factory
The Capitolio NacionalThe Capitolio Nacional
The Capitolio Nacional
Nice and Cold!Nice and Cold!
Nice and Cold!
Peace is the WayPeace is the Way
Peace is the Way
University of HavanaUniversity of Havana
University of Havana
University of HavanaUniversity of Havana
University of Havana
"Down with Batista""Down with Batista"
"Down with Batista"
Student politics is alive and well at Havana University!
"We require justice!""We require justice!"
"We require justice!"
This refers to the bombing in 1976 of an airliner. 73 people died and it has been blamed on Luis Posada Carriles, who now resides in Texas.
MuralsMurals
Murals
Plaza de la RevoluciónPlaza de la Revolución
Plaza de la Revolución
Jose Martí's monument at one end....
Plaza de la RevoluciónPlaza de la Revolución
Plaza de la Revolución
...looks towards the more-photographed image of El Che at the other.
El CheEl Che
El Che
The "US Special Interests Office"The "US Special Interests Office"
The "US Special Interests Office"
Behind it is an amazing set of flags and a stage for demonstrations. In front of it is the sea; and lots of posters.
"Mr Terrorists, we have absolutely no fear of you!""Mr Terrorists, we have absolutely no fear of you!"
"Mr Terrorists, we have absolutely no fear of you!"
Beside the "US Special Interests Office"
"The Assasin""The Assasin"
"The Assasin"
Two familiar faces...Two familiar faces...
Two familiar faces...
... the guy in the middle is Luis Posada Carriles.
"Whoever gives shelter to a terrorist is a terrorist""Whoever gives shelter to a terrorist is a terrorist"
"Whoever gives shelter to a terrorist is a terrorist"
A fair point, well made.
Black FlagsBlack Flags
Black Flags
This display is supposed to signify each year Cuba has been under US domination.
Jose MartíJose Martí
Jose Martí
Looks down, past the stage at the flags to point an accusing finger at the "US Special Interests Office".
The Malecon (Havana)The Malecon (Havana)
The Malecon (Havana)
From Vedado
Art Deco HavanaArt Deco Havana
Art Deco Havana



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