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January 5th 2013
Published: January 17th 2013
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What’s new in Havana? Not much actually. Imagine taking a trip back in time….where the time on a clock actually is not a major factor, but living life to its fullest takes on an importance all its own. You look at the buildings and the vehicles on the streets and come to the conclusion that time has almost stood still…and for the most part it has. Welcome to Havana, Cuba. When you get o... Read Full Entry



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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
D MJ Binkley
D MJ Binkley
Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info
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A glimpse of progressA glimpse of progress
A glimpse of progress
The New HavanaThe New Havana
The New Havana
Which of course really isn't that new.
The Old HavanaThe Old Havana
The Old Havana
Cristal BeerCristal Beer
Cristal Beer
Cuban beer
The Nut Cracker BalletThe Nut Cracker Ballet
The Nut Cracker Ballet
Cuban National Theatre
Whimsical dreamsWhimsical dreams
Whimsical dreams
Years of practiceYears of practice
Years of practice
Cuban National Ballet
Exploring CubaExploring Cuba
Exploring Cuba
Who took my Mojito?
A night at the theatreA night at the theatre
A night at the theatre
Getting some culture.
Smooth-swinging starSmooth-swinging star
Smooth-swinging star
Good form and good result as this was a hit!
Family fun at the ballparkFamily fun at the ballpark
Family fun at the ballpark
There were many children having a great time at the old ball game.



17th January 2013

colvinyeates
penny and gary

Well done
I'm gathering you were not disappointed
17th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Indeed we loved Cuba
More blogs to come! Thanks for all of your suggestions and information.
17th January 2013

cabochick
Andrea

Wonderful!
Was really waiting for the American point of view (those of course that remember all the hoopla) I'm so glad you got to enjoy the baseball game and see a tropicana show - I saw a cheaper sleasier version in Santiago de Cuba but was told same same. Isn't it just a photographers dream? You got so many great pictures. I so want to go back now!
17th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A photographers dream
Yes there was so much to see, to do and to photograph! What lovely and vibrant people. We had a great time.
17th January 2013

Lee Marona
non-member comment

Muchas gracias!
Great writing and even better pictures. I'm anxious to hear how the remainder of your trip through Cuba went.
17th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hello Lee,
Loved the trip. I will give you a call soon. Thanks for everything.
17th January 2013
Exploring Cuba

liliram
liliram

A Hollywood-ish Pose!
Hey, Dave.... You look like the Director just barked "CUT!" but you're ready for the next scene. Lol.
18th January 2013
Exploring Cuba

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A Hollywood-ish pose.
If only I could get them to do what I wanted them to do. Such is the life of a director.
17th January 2013

liliram
liliram

Hey MJ, where's the food photos?
Havana. You sound like you had a wonderful time. And those cars! I'd like to hail a cab there and get on those. Nice blog. But where are the food photos? You know I'm always watching out for those. [:)]
18th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

I'm glad you asked about the food photos
The photos will be in our next Cuba blog. More to come. The food was not as good as I would have liked it to be-- it was not consistent.
18th January 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

GREAT VIBE
Dancing to the Cuban rhythm in your blog and great pics. Glad to see you extending the hand of friendship to the Cubans. Does the USA trade with Cuba? I was told recently the USA still applies trade embargoes against Cuba. Is that right and if so, why?
18th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cuban embargos and other mysteries
Hello Dancing Dave, Our trade embargo is 50 years strong. There are many reasons it continues in my opinion and most of them are political. America has a long memory and important and wealthy Cubans who left and living in America have friends in Congress. We will do another blog where we discuss some of those issues. They had a few American products- an example was a Dell computer. It is an international company so it can trade. They have some American food products which is allowed. The Cuban music fills the air, the swaying hips enjoy the beat and you should go take some amazing photos.
18th January 2013

Krish
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tourareas
Thanks for your grateful informations, am working in Tourism Portal, so it will be helpful info for my works.
18th January 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Still traveling, I see!
Great blog and such colorful photos! I\'ve been out of internet range for a long while, but the last I read, you\'d finished your RTW travel and were going to be looking for work. I\'m so thrilled to see that work hasn\'t stopped you from traveling and sending us adventures in exotic places. Keep up the good work!
18th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hello Tara,
Jobs were not easy to come by just around the holidays so we ran off to Cuba. Now, we really will go back to work.
18th January 2013

Silver Back Cuda
Joanne & Wes DeVoe

Gracias
Thank you for this great review of Cuba! So glad you got there and shared!
19th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good to hear from you
Cuba is an interesting place to visit. Another Cuba blog coming in a few days.
18th January 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks for your wonderful perspective on Cuba...
it hasn't been high on my list due to the politics making travel there difficult. I have enjoyed reading yours and others (Slowfeet) blogs, and my interest increases each time. I saw an add from Traveling Nurses in Colorado Springs...hmmmm.
19th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hello Bob & Linda,
I think you would like traveling to Cuba. The politics are complex. This is a country that may go through many changes in the next few years. Changes are afoot.
21st January 2013
A jaguar!

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

oh I love vintage cars! . lucky for you to have seen all these before 'modernization' change everything.
21st January 2013
A jaguar!

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Vintage cars
Cuba is a time warp. We had a great time.
22nd January 2013

slowfeet
non-member comment

You Have Done it Again
It is lovely for us to be reminded of Cuba. We had a great time there travelling with a group of friends exactly 2 years ago. It is an interesting country and one that belies some of the myths that have developed. We loved the lack of reverence for their government on the part of most we met. Made us feel quite at home at the time.
22nd January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Irreverence indeed
Glad you went down memory lane. A good road to travel.

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