Tag: Cuba

  • Official Name: Republic of Cuba Established: 20 May 1902 (Independence from United States of America) Population: 11,193,470 (2019 census) Religion: 59.2% Christianity, 35% No religion Language(s): Spanish Capital: Havana Order of Visit: Forty-Fourth  First Visit: 02 December 2012 Last Visit: 09 December 2012  Duration: 8 Days Visit Highlights: – Cienfuegos: Trishaw ride, drinks at the Palacio…

  • My quick 7 day tour of Cuba is now over and I have to say I really enjoyed myself. This trip happened as a consequence of changing my Mexican and Central America tour back two weeks to ensure it was guaranteed to depart. I was also very interested in Cuba after being given a book…

  • Sunday 9 December 2012 Highlights: Successfully leaving Cuba Unfortunately I didn’t get to see any of my tour group today. I’m the first one leaving Cuba but I’ll be the last one to get home next February. I enjoyed what will be the last included breakfast for the next few weeks.

  • Saturday 8 December 2012 Highlights: Che Guevara mausoleum and memorial, Ice cream at Santa Clara Square, Night club farewell A leisurely start today as I slept in an enjoyed a lovely breakfast before a late checkout at 10 am. The good news was my right hand was starting to feel better, the bad news was…

  • Friday 7 December 2012 Highlights: Government Internet Restrictions, Romantic museum, Trinidad Street Market, Palacio del Valle (Cienfuegos), Trishaw ride. While a lot of our group set off for a visit to the beach I had decided to visit the sites in the town. Before that however I lined up at the local Government telephone company…