CUBA
Spent 4 days in Cuba on what was the trip of dreams come true. After wanting to go to Cuba for years, I was happy to finally make the trip this May. It was everything I wanted it to be: streets teeming with people, music wafting out of every window, dancing on the streets, great food and culture. This moment in time is so important because Cuba is on the cusp of change due to thawing relations with the United States. Still, it feels time-lapsed. Enjoy it while it's still this way because it's truly magical...
Viva Cuba Mosaic in Fusterlandria, a neighborhood transformed via mosaic tile art by José Fuster
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Vintage American car taxis
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Street musicians
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Revolution Square, Havana
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Fusterlandria, home of artist José Fuster who transformed his neighborhood with his mosaic art depicting many Cuban traditions.
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The people of Cuba are so interesting to meet and photograph. Loved these guys, they are best friends and spend evenings together on a church's stoop.
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Dancing the night away in Cuba.
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A trip to Cuba is not complete without a day at the beach
Varadero Beach just two hour drive outside of Havana.
Beach Lounge Life.
A beach day is always fun with a group of friends.
Visited Viñales, the Cuban countryside town famous of tobacco farms and production of hand rolled Cuban cigars.
The Viñales Valley in the Sierra de los Organos.
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Horseback riding through the farms.
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A trip to Viñales will not be complete without a visit to a tobacco farm for a hand-rolled cigar demonstration.
Henry the owner gave us a tour.
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Drying tobacco.
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Rolling is an art form.
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Final packaging for sale.
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Cuba's future is bright. I hope it keeps its essence and uniqueness in spite of the looming changes
Until the next adventure,
XOXO
Moni