We had the day to explore the city at leisure so after a sleep in, we set out, first visiting the smaller lower square. It is very picturesque although go 6 blocks away from the main areas and you get a different view!
The small lower square and church.
On the way up to the main square we passed a water delivery. A little further on we came across the fumigator smoking out the mosquitoes. This is a serious health threat.
The buildings in the Upper or main square are excellent.
The church has a stained timber altarpiece and it is much larger than the church in the lower square.
After shopping we did stop for a refreshing drink!
The best visit was to the former St. Francis of Assisi Convent that now houses a revolutionary museum. It was the views from the tower that we loved. Gail is looking down from the first level roof.
Then it was up the tower! It was straight!
Great views on the way up the tower.
Rooftops and the areas beyond the town.
Even the bells couldn't block the view.
Twice we were able to stop and take videos across the rooftops to record the music below.
A town with real history at every point.
Back down we started back to our casa. These steps at night are transformed into a dance club and beyond is a cave venue for another nightclub but spoiled by filling with smoke. Just too many cigars in Cuba!
We enjoyed lunch in a formal restaurant and then had to hurry to make the afternoon bus to the beach.
It was about 20 minutes over bumpy roads but a great way to cool off. One of the best beaches we saw but don't look too hard underwater!
The small lower square and church.
On the way up to the main square we passed a water delivery. A little further on we came across the fumigator smoking out the mosquitoes. This is a serious health threat.
The buildings in the Upper or main square are excellent.
The church has a stained timber altarpiece and it is much larger than the church in the lower square.
After shopping we did stop for a refreshing drink!
The best visit was to the former St. Francis of Assisi Convent that now houses a revolutionary museum. It was the views from the tower that we loved. Gail is looking down from the first level roof.
Then it was up the tower! It was straight!
Great views on the way up the tower.
Rooftops and the areas beyond the town.
Even the bells couldn't block the view.
Twice we were able to stop and take videos across the rooftops to record the music below.
A town with real history at every point.
Back down we started back to our casa. These steps at night are transformed into a dance club and beyond is a cave venue for another nightclub but spoiled by filling with smoke. Just too many cigars in Cuba!
We enjoyed lunch in a formal restaurant and then had to hurry to make the afternoon bus to the beach.
It was about 20 minutes over bumpy roads but a great way to cool off. One of the best beaches we saw but don't look too hard underwater!
2 comments:
Forget the stinky smoke in Cuba, NSW has air quality like Beijing right now. :-(
Alex says he bets it smelt bad, it still smells a bit here too.
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