My Trip To Cuba ( Pics Inside)

[Amann]

I recently went to Cuba for about 2 weeks in december and I thought I'd share some of the photos with fellow B&Bers.

I've got to say that Cuba is a beautiful place to visit...everyone I came across was soooooooo nice and friendly....plus the rum and cigars were real cheap:biggrin::biggrin:

Anyways with the pics:

Man, just look at that blue sky.........damn this british weather!

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A personal favourite:

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Ahhh...sweet sunset:

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I love the colors in the following pic..very vibrant. I have actually entered this pic into a competition with a theme of ' Local People, Foreign Places' to win 500 air miles and a SLR.
Of the 10 pics selected, the one with the highest number of votes wins.

If you so wish ( no attempt to sway votes here!!:w00t:) you can vote for your fav pic here, (Mines the first one!!):

http://www.airmiles-campaign.co.uk/gallery/?destination=Lounge+competition&from=photocompetition

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Real Windy!!

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Up, Up:

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And Away:

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[FaPat5]

Do they still use DE razors there?

[Ltltony]

Very cool pics.

[Amann]

Some more snaps:

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Now that's freshly picked and ground coffee!:

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The freshest cup ever.

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Some Locals Chillin': Maybe I should have entered this pic instead?

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I Love These Cars:

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Thanks for viewing

Amann

[Ltltony]

Very nice pictures. The colors turn out great.

[ulven22]

Great pics:001_smile

Someday when finished in school and my kids get older I will go to Cuba as well

[Amann]

Very nice pictures. The colors turn out great.

Thanks, the colors do stand out nice. Also, in response to the previous question.......I didn't actually notice any DE Razors there....everyone I stayed with used FUSIONS!!:eek::mad: But they were Brits and Americans...so kinda figures.

[TacoBell]

Wow....looks awesome. Am hoping with the change of administrations in both countries there shall be a more rational approach to Cuba and perhaps an opportunity for Americans to visit.

[Amann]

Thanks for checking out the thread guys.....if you can vote for my pic I'd really appreciate it.......the link is after the third photo.:001_smile

Amann

[papasmurf]

Great shots. what did you use ?

[ScottyD]

You've got my vote. Nice pics, I've always wanted to visit Cuba.

[jazzman]

I'll be voting for one of your people pics--they're great. And I can't wait for my country to loosen up and permit us to visit.

[Ernie]

Great pictures. Looks like you had a great time.

[Emile]

Thanks, the colors do stand out nice. Also, in response to the previous question.......I didn't actually notice any DE Razors there....everyone I stayed with used FUSIONS!!:eek::mad: But they were Brits and Americans...so kinda figures.

did you happen to discuss how those Americans were able to visit? i would love to go, but since i travel for work, i can't have a 3 hour delay at every airport once my name goes on the Big Black List

[Badger Boo]

Beautiful photos! I voted for your picture. The color and composition are excellent. The colors and the music definitely capture what I would imagine Cuba to be.

I would love to visit. We have a local restaurant here that serves amazing Cuban food and mojitos. Yum!

[rm71]

Great pics. :thumbup1: Shame it takes forever and a day to get there from Oz...

[Must Dash]

Well, you got my vote.

Cheers

Jeremy

[BMWRider]

I voted for your picture, too. You have some good competition. Nice shots!

[Amann]

Thanks for the support guys really really appreciate it.
To answer a few questions:

I used a Sony CyberShot 7.2Megapixel...this is a loaner.......my 12megapixel cybershot is broken.....still need to send it off..::mad3:

I actually didn't know that americans couldn't visit Cuba:blushing:
if I had known I would have asked them.....its a shame that americans can't visit, especially considering how close it is to you guys.

I have hundreds of photo's...I just selected some of my favourites.....I'll probably up some more later on.

Thanks for the help
Amann

[TstebinsB]

Cuba is a special place. The African slaves, the Spanish, the Natives, and the American influence make the culture very rich and diverse. It's got a great mix of old and new. In some parts, it's like being in 1950s America - the definition of vintage. If I had the money and I could travel there regularly (US laws :mad:), I'd buy a vacation home there.

There are many destitute areas. For a person who has always been fond of the country, it really saddens me to see its current state. Nonetheless, it's still a very beautiful place.

[iron maiden]

Amann.....I voted for your picture.

Looks like it would be a nice place to visit.

Hopefully Americans can go there easily someday....I mean, we deal with Communist China every single day...Wal-mart, why not Cuba?

Those old cars are cool...they look like they're in really good condition, must be the temperate weather down there.

[rtaylor61]

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Are those Trac II Blades I see?:lol:

Randy

[analog_kid]

Aww...no cigars? :biggrin:



Great pics!

[Amann]

some more pics:

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Cohiba's.....damn the flash!

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[kestrel]

Amann

Lots of fond memories there! I think Havana, even in its present condition, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Thanks for the beautiful pictures.

Graham

[Jim]

This one is the winner if I was the judge-

[momo360]

Did you stay at a resort? If so, where?

[Amann]

I stayed at Sol Luna Mares Resort in Guardalavaca (Holguin).

Do you think I should have entered that pic into the competition instead?

This one is the winner if I was the judge-

[Aaron S.]

Wow! Very nice pictures. I will have to go to Cuba one day.:wink:

[ænema]

awesome pics

I would love to visit Cuba, but unfortunately my gov't won't allow it :frown:

[Lynchmeister]

Great photos!

Interesting aside, though, is the fact that Americans may in fact visit Cuba. Of course while finding a direct flight from U.S. soil may be a bit tricky, U.S. travel to Cuba is legal...spending money there, however, is not. Gotta love the beauraucratic red tape that is the Trading With The Enemies Act.

[OldSaw]

Great photos!

Interesting aside, though, is the fact that Americans may in fact visit Cuba. Of course while finding a direct flight from U.S. soil may be a bit tricky, U.S. travel to Cuba is legal...spending money there, however, is not. Gotta love the beauraucratic red tape that is the Trading With The Enemies Act.

So how does the U.S. Navy get around this law with the local civilians they employ at Guantanamo Bay?

[Lynchmeister]

Guantanamo Bay technically isn't Cuba. It's U.S. territory...sometimes fact is stranger than fiction.

[Madcap]

I just voted for you....Those pictures are amazing:w00t: I really enjoyed looking at them...Looks like you found Margaritaville!:thumbup1:

[OldSaw]

Guantanamo Bay technically isn't Cuba. It's U.S. territory...sometimes fact is stranger than fiction.

That is true. But for many years there was, and maybe still is, a gate for employees that are Cuban citizens to enter and leave Guantanamo. I assume they do not work for free and regardless of where the exchange of funds takes place the workers are/were still Cubans.

[Amann]

Hi,

I just wanted to thank everyone who voted for my pic........I won!!........I'm 500 airmiles richer...and I won a new camera.......the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ18 to be precise......which is a very very nice camera......still waiting on the delivery though...but should come anytime now....shame I'm not goin anywhere nice anytime soon..:frown:

Thanks to al the b&b'ers that voted...
Amann

[BMWRider]

Wow, great job and I am glad you won.

[ScottieWP09]

I really hope they lift the embargo soon. It is absolutely pointless and has done nothing to get rid of Castro. It will be nice to legally own Cuban cigars as well as visit Cuba, which seems like a great vacation spot only being 90+ miles from Florida and incredibly beautiful.

[Ernie]

Wow, great job and I am glad you won.
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