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January 12th 2008
Published: November 8th 2008
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Havana - Vinales - Cienfuegos - Trinidad - Playa Ancon - La Habana 'Fidel is bad, everything is bad; the shelves in this shop are empty. We have nothing, no food, no money' The elderly man who is telling me this points his walking cane at a middle aged European tourist & the young Cuban woman at his side. He directs some spit at her feet & declares with disgust that she is a prostitute.... Read Full Entry



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Tim Cox
Mingalaba
Mingalaba
Kia Ora & welcome to our blog; It may look like we've given up on the travels, but there will be more.... one day. Left the UK in the mid 1990's with plans for a year or so of exploring. Finally made it home again eleven years later, only to set off again soon after. Got lost along the way with a couple of years travelling in Asia, a year living, working & travelling to all corners of Australia & the rest travelling & later living & getting married in New Zealand. Highlights in no particular order include; Syria (x2) , Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Nicaragua, China (x2), Burma (x3), Viet... full info
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Che Che
Che
The iconic image that apears everywhere.
Car Park Car Park
Car Park
La Habana
VedadoVedado
Vedado
The buildings look impressive, but many were never completed. Havana
Empty Shelves Empty Shelves
Empty Shelves
Bodega (ration store), Havana
Catederal de San Cristobal de la Habana Catederal de San Cristobal de la Habana
Catederal de San Cristobal de la Habana
La Hababa
Tobacco Tobacco
Tobacco
near Trinidad
Zerqera StZerqera St
Zerqera St
Caribbean Sea on the horizon. Trinidad
Colourful Homes Colourful Homes
Colourful Homes
Trinidad
Che Flag Che Flag
Che Flag
on a rock, Vinales
La Habana Skyline La Habana Skyline
La Habana Skyline
El Ron El Ron
El Ron
Cheap rum for sale. Santeria Festival, Trinidad
Rocking ChairsRocking Chairs
Rocking Chairs
A hard life in Vinales
TaxiTaxi
Taxi
La Habana
Decay Decay
Decay
Massive Colonial Edifice. Empty today; La Habana
Fiat 126Fiat 126
Fiat 126
My first car was one of these. Last produced in about 1979 I hadn't seen one for years. But they are everywhere in Cuba. La Habana.
Old Ladies Old Ladies
Old Ladies
Santeria Festival, Trinidad
Young KidsYoung Kids
Young Kids
Santeria Festival, Trinidad
26th of July Movement 26th of July Movement
26th of July Movement
Graffiti, statements, propaganda.... this celebrates the revolutionary organization led by Fidel that overthrew the government in 1959
Tourist Dollars Tourist Dollars
Tourist Dollars
The only ladies dressed up like these two are the ones posing for photos with tourists. Plaza de la Catedral, Havana
La Federacion de Mujeres CubanasLa Federacion de Mujeres Cubanas
La Federacion de Mujeres Cubanas
Federation of Cuban Women, Cienfuegos
Volveran Volveran
Volveran
Meaning 'they will return' there are many dedications to these five Cubans, currently held in US jails



8th November 2008

walkabout
trixie deveau

Cuba
The reality for the average Cuban is a very hard life. Even doctors. which are sent all over the world (?) in Cuba find that bar tending allows them to provide better for their families. I call that a failure of the system and refuse to go back to support this regime as the average Cuban, does not benefit from tourist dollars.
9th November 2008

thecrashpacker
The Crashpacker

really enjoyed this article and your photos. This is what i love about travelblog - cheers!
9th November 2008

Ben
non-member comment

Axis of evil
So you've now been to all the axis of evil countires then? Are you sure you don't work for the CIA? I notice you've never been anywhere is europe! Good to see you writing again. I really enjoyed reading that.
10th November 2008

Kelly Feng
non-member comment

It is amazing to read your blog again
Hi guys Miss you since you left NZ. It is still amazing to read your blog, especially the pics, they really represent the locals, I love them. while reading your story of Cuba, it really changed my view about what cuba is like. It is more indeep and true than just a vacation desitination with white sand and romance. Will meet you guys again on the blog.xoxo
11th November 2008

stephen
non-member comment

Good but ...
... a bit long for online reading.
1st November 2010

mr mink
michael hudson

bit long but....
I agree with Stephen - I blogged virtually every day from Europe recently (which is probably much easier than from your locations) and a friend still "complained" about 1200 word or so blogs - so can imagine comments about 5000 word blogs! Will bookmark and come back later though cos have been to Cuba meself 5 yrs or so ago. Then we can compare notes...

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