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January 12th 2008

Published: November 8th 2008

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

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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Fast Food

El Rapido - Cuban style

Trinidad

Trinidad

Trinidad

Capitolio Nacional, La Habana

Heroes

Havana

Cigars

Tobacco fields, Vinales

Che For Sale

Vinales

Mojito

Havana

El Ron

More rum. The cheap version. Backstreets of Havana

Graffiti

Havana

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
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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
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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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