We spent two very full days visiting Old Havana, and even after that, I’m not sure how I would describe it. The areas we explored were full… Read more “Old Havana, Complex and Enticing”
Category: Cuba
Fun with Taxis in Cuba
There are tons of options for wheeled transportation-for-hire while in Cuba, whether it’s a horse drawn cart, a pedal cab, the bus, little yellow balls (you’ll understand… Read more “Fun with Taxis in Cuba”
Fusterlandia in Jaimanitas
Cuban artist José Fuster lived in Jaimanitas and transformed both his home, Taller-Estudio José Fuster, and the surrounding neighborhood with his art. The project began about 20… Read more “Fusterlandia in Jaimanitas”
Jaimanitas, Cuba
Marina Hemingway is located right next to the town of Jaimanitas. The best part of this, as far as we were concerned, is that this is a… Read more “Jaimanitas, Cuba”
Varadero to Marina Hemingway, Cuba
When we departed Cayo Blanco, we had to check out with the Guarda Frontiera in Varadero and obtain our cruising permit (Permiso Especial de Navegación Para Embarcaciones… Read more “Varadero to Marina Hemingway, Cuba”
Varadero and Cuban Economics 101
We knew that Varadero would not be representative of Cuba as it primarily a tourist area, filled with resorts and hotels. It is the place were many… Read more “Varadero and Cuban Economics 101”
Feb. 2, 2018: Clearing In to Cuba
As we came alongside the Customs and Immigration dock in Varadero, there were dockhands waiting to help us with our lines. Within minutes, we were boarded by… Read more “Feb. 2, 2018: Clearing In to Cuba”
February 1-2, 2018: Marathon, FL, to Varadero, Cuba
Varadero is essentially 100 miles due south of Marathon; at our average 5 knot speed, it would take us about 20 hours, so that meant an overnight… Read more “February 1-2, 2018: Marathon, FL, to Varadero, Cuba”
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