Early in the morning we set out to visit homes in Havana, with Orlando Lazaro Ortega, Cuban photographer, from HIP (Havana International Photography) Were I a writer, I would be much be equipped to share the experiences of the homes we went into. Many steps taken up to apartments, home…
Year: 2011
488 – La Música
An early start this morning, walking at sunrise in the Havana neighbourhoods. An incredible place, unlike any other I have every experienced. In the afternoon, we go to a Cuban Social club for lunch and are surprised with a visit to a practicing band, a few of the 35,000 talented…
487 – Ola Havana!
A new adventure begins in Havana, Cuba. The next 10 days will be Capturing Cuba. Grateful today for an uneventful and easy flight to Havana, the vibrant people, sounds and life of the city, and for the opportunity to be participating in the Capturing Cuba workshop.
486 – Stormy Weather
Wildly stormy early this morning… the day is gray, and wet. One more sleep until I leave for a photography workshop in Cuba. The date has snuck up on me. Sad to not be travelling with my mate, and missing NOLA’s Jazz + Heritage Festival… Not sure what to expect…
485 – Recrowned
Off to the dentist to get recrowned today. Amazed at how quickly and painlessly it is done. A decision to take the streetcar, gets me out of the torrential downpour, which is over by the time I get to my stop. A delightfully perfect coincidence! Grateful today for not getting…