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On The Road and In Your Backyard is a weekday feature spotlighting reader submissions. From the exotic to the familiar, please share your part of the world, whether you’re traveling or just in your locality. Share some photos and a narrative, let us see through your pictures and words. We’re so lucky each and every day to see and appreciate the world around us!
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Today, pictures from valued commenter Snarlymon.
My girlfriend and I decided to treat ourselves to celebrate our birthdays. This cruise included 2 days in Cuba which was the most interesting part of the trip. These pictures are from Havana, a paradoxical city of tremendous beauty and decrepitness.
Taken on 2018-12-03 00:00:00
Havana
We woke up to see the coast of Cuba gliding past or state room window. We entered the port just as the day was dawning.
Taken on 2018-12-03 00:00:00
Havana
Our visa was a P2P visa that required us to take a tour before we could explore on our own. Our first stop was the Habana Compas Dance company, which is an independent group that mixes Spanish flamenco, African rhythm, Cuban music into a unique percussive dance style. The chair is central to the group’s identity as the troupe would use the chair to practice drumming and then started incorporating them into their choreography. It was a great start to our tour.
Taken on 2018-12-03 00:00:00
Fusterlandia- Havana
Our next stop was Jose Fuster‘s whimsical neighborhood that has become known as Fusterlandia. Fuster began decorating his own home with mosaic tiles in a colorful childlike style heavily influenced by Picasso. He spread his work throughout the neighborhood until the area became an artist colony and a well known tourist attraction. It’s also true that you see the 50s cars everywhere in Havana. This beautiful 57 Buick convertible we’re sitting right outside I’ve Fuster’s home.
Taken on 2018-12-03 00:00:00
Havana
Lunch was served in this beautiful colonial era courtyard and included the Cuba libre.
Taken on 2018-12-03 00:00:00
Havana
We crossed under the harbor to tour the fortress and see the world’s longest cigar, then viewed the sun setting over the city. It was a long day but we still had plans to experience more of this intriguing city
Thank you so much Snarlymon, do send us more when you can.
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Mary G
Fascinating and beautiful photos. It is a bit out of time and I’m glad you were able to go there. Thanks, Obama!
JPL
Thank you for the pictures. Fusterlandia was new to me so I googled in order to see more pictures. It’s whimsy on roids. Surprisingly trump hasn’t stopped issuing travel visas to Cuba.
Amir Khalid
@JPL:
Shhh. Don’t say anything out loud about that, or you’ll give him ideas.
arrieve
Oh to be having my morning coffee in a sunny courtyard in Havana instead of bitterly cold New York. Fusterlandia looks wonderful! I hope to get to Cuba someday….
J R in WV
So was that a cruise out of Miami or ? We’re not into big boat cruising so much, but to Cuba, that sounds good.
Pogonip
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/we-thought-we-were-rescuing-a-great-dane-but-heres-the-incredible-thing-that-happened-next
Is it OK if I deposit this here for the Great Dane fans? If I wait I’ll forget about it.
snarlymon
The Cruise was out of Fort Lauderdale on a smallish Holland America ship called the Veendam.
waratah
Thank you I have always wanted to see Cuba. We were able to see more of the islands in the Mediterranean with a cruise on a smaller ship, to have a taste to see where we would like more. Sailing in to ports was one of the best experiences.
satby
@snarlymon: Beautiful photos, thanks snarlymon! Cuba is on my bucket list.
And I’m now in Aguascalientes Mexico, a bit off the beaten path for tourists. Had a wonderful dinner with my younger exchange son’s extended family (like 20 people!), delicious home cooked traditional meal and lots of conversation, most of which could be summed up as “Trump, WTF America?”
J R in WV
@snarlymon:
Thanks for the new details!
Miss Bianca
Oh, so jealous! How cool!
Major Major Major Major
Wow, thanks! Though now I’m a little bummed we didn’t get to see the world’s longest cigar.