CUBA
Dec 19, 2014 16:12:36 #
I'm pleased we can travel to Cuba legally, I had to jump thru hoops to sneak in via Honduras in 2008 to Scuba Dive with a good Cuban friend. The vintage USA cars are amazing, they had to fabricate the parts when they wore out because they could not buy them from the US. Many have bond-o to keep the shells from rusting out.
My friends father cooking for us
Dec 19, 2014 16:18:25 #
Critter-Hunter wrote:
I'm pleased we can travel to Cuba legally, I had to jump thru hoops to sneak in via Honduras in 2008 to Scuba Dive with a good Cuban friend. The vintage USA cars are amazing, they had to fabricate the parts when they wore out because they could not buy them from the US. Many have bond-o to keep the shells from rusting out.
Love your car photos.
I'm happy we finally reestablished diplomatic relations with Cuba. I hope soon the embargo will be lifted and travel to Cuba will be available for all. I would love to visit.
Dec 19, 2014 16:32:11 #
Well, it may sound strange but I have decided that my next trip will be to Cuba. I decided this the day after I heard on the news that Cuba and USA are becoming friendly states again. Because of the friendly relation growing between Cuba and USA I want to visit before Cuba will change permanently. I am sure there are changes coming and I am sure they are not all for the better. So it is now or newer to visit if we are going to visit the Cube we do not know before it will be different and Florida looking.
Dec 19, 2014 16:32:45 #
Dec 19, 2014 19:03:11 #
I'll give B&W a go with the (not so old man) he spent many years of labor in the sun to get them.
I agree the Gringos will change Havana with investments and tourist dollars, but the real beauty is in the countryside where water is only turned on every other day, the humble folks are appreciative of your interest in their country, and rural agriculture is the norm.
My friend's mother is a dental surgeon his father is a mechanic, both earn $60 month plus rice, beans, coffee, and tobacco rations.
The government owns all businesses , but there is a small black market operating trading services for rations, similar to early China.
I agree the Gringos will change Havana with investments and tourist dollars, but the real beauty is in the countryside where water is only turned on every other day, the humble folks are appreciative of your interest in their country, and rural agriculture is the norm.
My friend's mother is a dental surgeon his father is a mechanic, both earn $60 month plus rice, beans, coffee, and tobacco rations.
The government owns all businesses , but there is a small black market operating trading services for rations, similar to early China.
Dec 19, 2014 19:41:11 #
Beowulf
Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
Despite their reputation for being held together with jury rigged parts, of these cars, the Caddy and the DeSoto convertible look pretty good.
Great submission.
Great submission.
Dec 19, 2014 19:45:02 #
Critter-Hunter wrote:
I'm pleased we can travel to Cuba legally, I had to jump thru hoops to sneak in via Honduras in 2008 to Scuba Dive with a good Cuban friend. The vintage USA cars are amazing, they had to fabricate the parts when they wore out because they could not buy them from the US. Many have bond-o to keep the shells from rusting out.
What wonderful photos, and those cars have so much history and attitude. I really like them.
mariak
Dec 19, 2014 20:10:27 #
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Dec 19, 2014 22:29:00 #
Might not be long before Cuba becomes an unincorporated territory of the USA, like Puerto Rico is currently. Might make things easier for most people, even with the different problems that arise from such an arrangement:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_status_of_Puerto_Rico
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_status_of_Puerto_Rico
Dec 20, 2014 05:54:14 #
There are hundreds of these old cars, I'm sure USA collectors will be snapping them up. Probably a few will try to buy them all and resale. Hope Cuba will not allow export of these old cars to keep that charm of old Havana
Dec 20, 2014 06:11:01 #
How was the dive?
I think you should remember what you saw because $$$$ changes everything.
The people in your pictures look like Tech has not corrupted them.
Great pictures!! Thanks for posting.
I think you should remember what you saw because $$$$ changes everything.
The people in your pictures look like Tech has not corrupted them.
Great pictures!! Thanks for posting.
Dec 20, 2014 08:59:23 #
What are those Cuban folks gonna think, when they walk into Walmart, for the very first time?
Dec 20, 2014 09:54:41 #
Critter-Hunter wrote:
I'm pleased we can travel to Cuba legally, I had to jump thru hoops to sneak in via Honduras in 2008 to Scuba Dive with a good Cuban friend. The vintage USA cars are amazing, they had to fabricate the parts when they wore out because they could not buy them from the US. Many have bond-o to keep the shells from rusting out.
Great travelogue :thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 20, 2014 10:39:42 #
Thanks all, went diving in Bay of Pigs looking for the Green Shark that is unique to Cuba waters, but never saw one. It was pretty typical of other Caribbean dive sites, reefs are decent, but most fish end up in a pot to feed the family or sale to resorts. Look for Cuba 2, I will post pics from Trinadad.
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