You might notice the harbors are empty of boats; let’s hope that future changes will allow the locals to discover the famous fishing zones which were such an important aspect to the life of Ernest Hemingway when he lived at Finca la Vigia. His boat Pilar, is displayed on the property. He and a friend sailed from Miami to Havana on a two day fishing trip, the trip in fact lasted several months, which was the beginning of a very long love affair between Hemingway and Cuba, which endured for over 22 years. The Cuban people are very proud of their honorary Cuban.A typical Ration Shop and monthly allocation book

Vinales is squeezed between the two mountain ranges of the Sierra del Rosario and Sierra de los Organos– these areas make up the Vinales Valley and offers some of Cuba’s best scenery.  Tobacco was first grown in 1723 around Pinar del Rio in the west country, tobacco thrives in Cuba and the growing environment is perfect for the premium cigars. Many of the world’s finest cigars are made here, by hand, an important export.

A not so typical Havana taxi, driven by a man who must be a half century older than his ancient car. The interior is raw, door handles wired in place – but he works every day, an admirable endurance of man and machine. Despite his limited English, his gracious demeanor was absolutely charming!

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