Mike BlamiresSantiago de CubaAlong the coast from the now infamous Guantanamo Bay and at the opposite end of the Island of Cuba from Havana, is Santiago de Cuba…Feb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2017
Mike BlamiresTorchlight Procession For José MartíIn a corner of the Plaza Garcia, the main square in Las Tunas there was the Hotel Plaza until it was demolished some time ago and replaced…Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
Mike BlamiresSunday Matinee Comedy in HavanaOne of the things you can do on a Sunday afternoon in Havana is go to a comedy matinee at one of the theatres. We went to Teatro Mela on La…Jan 31, 2017Jan 31, 2017
Mike BlamiresGetting Lost in VedadoAfter fifty eight years, I now have an understanding of the US grid system used for streets in towns and cities. I did not know that I had…Jan 28, 2017Jan 28, 2017
Mike BlamiresWinter in HavanaDuring the winter, Havana is colder by a few degrees than the east of the Island which slants further to the south. As part of a tradition…Jan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
Mike BlamiresFlying into Havana With More Than Sun ScreenI flew on a direct flight from London Gatwick to Havana. By the end of the nine hour journey the occupants had managed to share their…Jan 25, 2017Jan 25, 2017