Repost of the Day: Leaving My Heart in Havana

Repost of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying at home. July 5th 2020 I had intended to post this yesterday but because it was Independence Day in the U.S., I stepped away for the day. I

On Wheels in Cuba

Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying at home. July 2nd, 2020 From Guantánamo, we’re starting our journey into the heart of Cuba. Some of the most defining visuals of the country are the mixed

Leaving My Heart in Havana

The song accompanying this post is Besos Discretos performed by Fusión Caribe, a fantastic band on the streets of Havana. Video follows below. We arrive in darkness around midnight, packed in a taxi, creeping along a narrow street in La Habana Vieja. Our driver speaks very little English, but stopping and turning off the engine is a pretty clear indication