Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Cuba

1948 Plymouth Coupe

I had a nice meeting today with someone who just came back from a three week vacation in Cuba and took lots of pictures, brought back Cuban cigars and coffee and had the time to share part of his adventure with me.  He said in most places it looked like it did just after Castro took over and few changes or renovations had been made since that time years ago.  He was impressed with the architecture of old houses and buildings even through most were in a state of disrepair.  I was amazed at the old cars! Chevys, Fords, Chryslers, Dodges, Plymouths all in great shape on the outside though many had different engines in them now since they stretched back to the 1940's and 50's.  It was like looking at in a car museum.  He said the people were very friendly, the food excellent and the beaches were beautiful.  He stayed in Havana for a few days and then rented a car to explore more of the island and it's more remote places where he found deserted beaches.  He wants to go back next year for two months during the winter here.  The temperature there was 35c.  Here it was -5 and below while he was gone.

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