Blogs from Oeste, Cuba, Central America Caribbean - page 10

CUBA The crop circles were the first things we noticed when the Aerogaviota flight descended through the clouds. These weren't like those mystical, other-worldly, elaborate patches of trampled wheat or corn that randomly appear on European farmlands and that cause people to speculate about their origin: maybe aliens did it or maybe just a few clever, artistic tricksters with boards strapped to their feet and too much time on their hands. These were... well...crop circles. Just big old patches of circular land where crops once grew. Nothing spectacular in its own right but it was the bright red earth beneath, a kind of color that could be recreated by mixing equal parts of beet juice and blood with copious amounts of puréed red Crayola, that caused a heightening of the excitement we felt. We, three, were ... read more

I've been to Cuba several times over the past (14) years and living in Cayman certainly makes it easier when the plane ride is only (45) minutes. Each and every trip to Cuba, and in particular Havana, never seems to amaze me and leaves me wanting more. Whether its a trip to Trinidad, Vinales or just hanging our in Havana there is never a dull moment. During my past visits I've always stayed at one of the big hotels, and well they are nice and provide the comforts of home there is nothing like living in a real Cuban neighborhood for a few days and enjoying the daily rides in a local taxi (1957 chevy for example). This last trip was fantastic. I stayed at a Casa Particular called Casa Blanca Guest House - located in ... read more

I didn't mention this in my emails regarding my time in Cuba, but the general lack of internet and cell service (both available on a limited basis and only after a long wait in line) was both a blessing and a curse. In returning home, I realize how great it was to be disconnected from technology for 10 days. On the other hand, I couldn't get online to publish my travel blog, resorting instead to the long emails. Now that I'm back home, this seems the best place to circulate photos which, even in combination, do a poor job of capturing Cuba.... read more

When our daughter and her family came back from Cuba with glowing reports of life in an all-inclusive resort, Dianne decided we should go too. It took a bit of scheduling but we finally managed it during our recent Spring Break. I was a bit apprehensive about spending a week on a beach but, in her wisdom, Dianne decided we should split the week between Old Havana (Habana Vieja) and the all-inclusive at Veradero. We booked our flights and hotels through Transat. Old Havana Our travel agent mentioned a hotel outside of Old Havana, with a shuttle bus service into the centre. Dianne asked if there wasn't something right in the centre of the old city as we love to walk and explore older parts and, of course, there was! The Parque Central Hotel was right ... read more

Geo: 23.1168, -82.3886 GÜN 34 GÜNLERDEN SALI: Güzel ve bol alkollü bir uykudan sonra, saatini azıcık şaştığımız kahvaltıya katıldım.. Betsy pire gibi, her tarafa yetişiyor ..Fincanı masaya bırakamıyoruz.. Salih le oturup bir hesap yaptık .. Ne kadar para bozduracağımıza karar verdikten sonra sokağa çıktık … Bahşişler dahil ne kadar para gerekiyorsa o kadar bozdurduk .. Kağıt üzerinde ,giderken, üzerimizde Cuba parası olsun istemiyoruz.. Öğlen yemeğinde dünden kalan balık çorbasını keyifle içtik.. Gitme saati yaklaşınca ,Ulysses ten rica ettik bizim Colorado'yu arasın diye .. Colorado gelmiş ama bir türlü sokağımızı bulamıyormuş. Telefonla koordinatlarımız verildi ve 15:45 te adamımız Colorado tekrar karşımızda .. Artık o da bizim aileden… Ulysses ,B... read more