H is for Havana
In 1999, we made our only trip (so far) to South America, and stayed a few nights in Havana on the way. It’s a beautiful, if run down, city with very friendly people – for example, the guy with the lorry load of fruit who spotted us drinking tea on a balcony above, and the nice young driver of one of the classic 50s taxis we rode in. As you can see, it broke down – but we got to our destination in the end!
Cathedral
Capitolio
Capitolio
The Prado
Havana 1999
Street scene
Breakdown!
Marina Hemingway
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
I am very envious you have been here
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I didn’t mention that the water kept going off! I’d love to go back, but I think I’d investigate whether the infrastructure had improved first.
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lol!
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I do like hygiene when I travel!
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Hi Anabel – lots of people are going to Havanna now .. back then you must have had a special time as it was so unusual … and then those experiences .. cheers Hilary
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Yes, I wish we could have spent longer there. It was just a couple of nights either side of the main trip.
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I love the photo of the guy throwing an orange it’s those kind of things that make a holiday.
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It was a very lucky shot! And we made some lucky catches too.
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Wow, what a mountain of oranges! I love the photo of the man throwing one. Beautiful old buildings!
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Thank you – we did end up with a table full of oranges!
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Oh wow. Thanks for taking me back there! I have visited Havana and always wanted to go back. We also traveled around a bit. A very fascinating country..Something completely different.
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We only went to Havana because it was a stop over on a larger tour, but I’d love to see more of Cuba.
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Sounds like you had a good time there. As an American, I don’t think it’s that easy for me to visit Havana, alas. Anyway, I’m always up for some good armchair travel, and your photo essay here did not disappoint! 😀
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I guess not. We have no restrictions from the UK. Glad you liked the photos anyway, enjoy it second-hand! Thanks for commenting.
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Anabel, I have not been to Havana, but certainly would love to go!
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Hope you get there some day!
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Oh I want to go to Cuba so badly! Especially before it changes – run down and 50s taxis sound perfect 🙂
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Picturesque more than practical though!
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I would love to see havana. I love it that times stopped by late 50’s and that style of decay of the homes I love it. Alot of places don’t take life as seriously as we do and we could learn from that-smell the roses…and you are doign that!!! Great for you-I love it
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Thank you! 50s doesn’t always work though, hence the broken down taxi. But it adds to life’s little adventures!
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This brings back memories. We went to Cuba for our honeymoon ten years ago and loved every minute including our trip to Havana. We had a wonderful evening at club tropicana 🙂
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What a lovely place for a honeymoon!
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Great photos! A cruise I went on stopped in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, but not in Cuba. Looks like an interesting place to visit.
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It was very interesting – would love to go back some day. I might skip the pink taxi next time though!
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Havana seems to be a very popular city. I haven’t me t anyone who hasn’t enjoyed it. Love your pics!
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Thank you! The infrastructure wasn’t very sound (the water kept going off) but that might have improved since we were there – or not, as the case may be!
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wow! nice pictures
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Thank you!
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