Today we have a photography session with a Cuban horse Whisperer, and photographer, Julio Munoz. We are taken to a working ranch, and into country homes. After being in a few homes, I am emotionally moved by the friendliness of the people. Grateful today for all the work that our…
Year: 2011
493 – Trinidad
Trinidad, the oldest town in Cuba. A colonial town with cobblestone roads, and the most “shopping” I have seen yet. We spend the early afternoon walking in town and taking photographs. By 4pm, we are back at the resort and happy to spend the later afternoon lounging by the pool….
492 – Back on the bus
Travel day today. From Vinales to Cienfuegos, a stop for lunch at the Palacio del Valle and then to our hotel in Trinidad. On the bus from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Happy to arrive and settle in. Grateful today for a comfortable ride and Mario, our fabulous bus driver.
491 – Pinareno
A day of photographing the busy morning activity in Vinales, the natural scenes as we walk on country roads, and the tobacco farm that we visit for lunch. Lunch is leisurely and relaxed. After lunch, rum shots start and cigars are lit… Somewhere here, I think I became the pinareno……
490 – Vinales
Checked out of the hotel in the morning, and on the bus to Vinales, in the province of Pinar del Rio. The bus takes us through the beautiful countryside of Cuba, to a spectacular view from our hotel in Vinales. Before dinner, we have our first photo review. Wow! I…