Category Archives: La Habana

Blue Buick in Havana

I found this classic Buick taxi while walking among the cobbelstone streets of Old Havana. You can’t walk a block in Havana without encountering a classic car of some sort. There are thousands scattered all over Cuba.

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Hotel Ambos Mundos Under the Stars

This is where Hemingway lived when he arrived in Havana back in 1939. His room is still as he left it. He lived there for 7 years but stayed in Cuba for 21 years. Must have been some pretty good mojitos. Click photo for a big surprise

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Cigar Smoking Grandmas 2

I had previously posted a similar image last year. The lady in the center was barking at me cause I started taking a photo before leaving a donation. Hey, art before commerce lady! Click photo for a big surprise

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Havana Boy Playing Baseball

I am so excited that baseball season has finally begun. I practically grew up playing baseball on the streets with my friends. Just like this little fella who I stumbled upon in the streets of Old Havana. That’s one thing I can appreciate about Cubans. They are as passionate about baseball as I am. Play […]

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Posing on the Malecon

This is my travel buddy Robert. We have been friends since high school and I have had the good fortune of sharing some of my most memorable trips alongside him. We have ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain on two separate occasions, celebrated many World Cup victories in Germany06 and France98, and in 2005 […]

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Capitolio de La Habana

The Capital building of Havana towers over the nearby streets and residential buildings. It was modeled after the US Capitol and was the center of government from its construction in 1928 until the Cuban revolution of 1959. Since then it has been used as the Ministry of Science and Technology. Although, I have to admit […]

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Classic Cars Cruising in Havana

No, I did not travel back in time to 1955 to get this shot. Truth is, you can probably witness this scene pretty much every day in Havana. These classic cars are in pristine condition and being driven everywhere. I actually think you will find them in much better condition in the smaller towns outside […]

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