Havana Cuba
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"La Conversacion" ( The Conversation ) by French sculptor Etienne in Plaza de San Francisco
Old Havana
One of many private businesses along the streets of Havana!
Old Havana
To the right is the "Palace of the Galician Centre" Gran Teatro de La Habana ( Great Theatre of Havana ) Home to Cuban National ballet company
Beauty and decay
The Street
An old American relic passes by from pre- revolution days. Notice the color and beautiful detail in the buildings facade.
Paseo del Prado---Old havana
Paseo del Prado is a beautiful pedestrian - promenade where children play and people come to socialize.
Dona Blanquita
Bar - Paladar overlooking Paseo del Prado, a beautiful pedestrian walkway and promenade.
Children at play
Paseo del Prado is a beautiful pedestrian - promenade where children play and people come to socialize.
Fort San Salvador (Castillo De San Salvador De La Punta)
Constructed during the 1590's, the fort helped protect the entrance to Havana Harbor as did Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro ( Morro Castle) on the opposite side.
Fruit and vegetable cart
Locals stop by one of the many street vendors for fruits and veggies.
Beauty in the Decay
Although so many buildings are in stages of decay since the Revolution, you can easily see the beauty that remains.
El Dandy
Wonderful cafe for a cup of Cuban coffee or maybe a frozen daiquiri. Also a gathering place to just relax with friends!
Moments
Moments
I was just passing by when this kind looking women looked up and smiled then went about her day.
Moments
Moments
Pablo Kalaka, artist
Street Art
Moments on the street
Moments on the street
Moments on the street
Sacra Catedral Ortodoxa Griega San Nicolás de Mira
Cuba's only Greek church
Chevy drop top!
Take a tour of Havana in a drop top.....How cool is this!
A quiet night
A couple having a conversation behind this 50's Pontiac drop top.
Catedral de San Cristóbal (Cathedral of St. Christopher) located in Plaza de la Catedral
The Cathedral dates back to the 18th century. The baroque façade and bell towers is among the most beautiful examples ever seen.
Palacio del Conde Lombillo
Located on The Plaza de la Catedral, this builing dates back to the mid-18th century.
El Capitolio, or National Capitol Building
Street moment
Paifang, also known as a pailou, is a traditional style of Chinese architectural arch
Archway entering Chinatown
Flatiron of Havana
The unofficial FlatIron building of Havana
Relics in waiting
Today, these American relics are widely used as taxis as well as providing a nostalgic way for tourists too see the city.
Relics
Relics
The local butcher
A local butcher focused on his work.
A passing glance
While my son and I were enjoying a cup of Cuban coffee in Cafe El Dandy, this very cool drop top drove by and provided an awesome photo op. We could have sat here all day and enjoyed life passing by in this vibrant city...... along with a few mojitos!
The Street
Through the fading paint and worn facade, the architectural beauty remains.
The Street
Through the fading paint and worn facade, the architectural beauty remains.
Cuban ingenuity
During my brief time in Havana, I came across this sight several times. Cars jacked up on the street and folks making major repairs to their vehicles. Incredible ingenuity and spirit.
Street moments
Arte Autobienal
Autobienal Havana Art Exhibition and Open Studios in Old Havana, Cuba
Life happening
Beautiful architectural detail
Women in traditional dresses in Havana
Morning walk
Lively conversation
School kids
Not sure where these school children were heading, but they were being guided by there teacher holding hands while walking down the street. I came upon this scene several times while walking the streets of Havana and noticed dogs walking along with the children. I was pleasantly taken back at the sight of the uniforms and by the fact that colors coincided with the grade the children were in.
