Tag Archives: Havana

The reality of life in Havana.

Public transport – buses: I’ve had to deal with some fairly arduous bus journeys over the years but few compare with todays adventure. Bus travel in Havana is not for the faint hearted. I have never experienced such crowded public … Continue reading

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The Cuban Currency & Public Transport.

 There are two types of currency in Cuba – CUC and CUP. 1 Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) = 1 US Dollar = £0.78 GBP. 25 National Pesos (CUP) = 1 Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC). The National Peso (CUP). This currency … Continue reading

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Planning ahead? You’ve got to be kidding!

Mary Miro (Casa Mary), the lady who had helped arrange my stay with Loly, met me this morning – to go through my itinerary for the rest of Cuba. This is not my usual style of travelling; I prefer spontaneity … Continue reading

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Exploring Havana on foot.

Walking around Havana is like being in an action movie – your senses are on constant overdrive. Around every corner there is something new, something that stretches your imagination. The city is like nothing I have ever experienced before – … Continue reading

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Havana.

When I think of Cuba, I always think of my first night back in Havana after a break. I recall the busy atmospheric streets, the snapshots of lives lived out in the open, and the unmistakable aromas: tropical papaya mixed … Continue reading

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Casa particular de Loly.

No one has control on when or where they are born, I was so extremely lucky…….. on both counts. For the majority of people living in Cuba life is tough. Prior to the revolution it was even tougher. The airport … Continue reading

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Cuba, expect the unexpected.

Cuba is like a prince in a poor man’s coat: behind the sometimes-shabby facades, gold dust lingers. It’s these rich dichotomies that make travel here the exciting, exhilarating roller-coaster ride it is. Trapped in a time warp and reeling from … Continue reading

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