Frimpong in Cuba - by Stefan Grün Photo Gallery by Frimpong The Travelling Bear at pbase.com

Frimpong in Cuba - by Stefan Grün

Cuba is the largest island in the West Indies group. It is also the westernmost, just west of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and 90 miles (145 km) south of Key West, Florida, at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. The island is mountainous in the southeast and south-central area (Sierra Maestra). It is flat or rolling elsewhere. Cuba also includes numerous smaller islands, islets, and cays.
Arawak (or Taino) Indians inhabiting Cuba, when Columbus landed on the island in 1492, died from diseases brought by sailors and settlers. By 1511, Spaniards under Diego Velásquez had established settlements. Havana's superb harbour made it a common transit point to and from Spain.
In the early 1800s, Cuba's sugarcane industry boomed, requiring massive numbers of black slaves. A simmering independence movement turned into open warfare from 1867 to 1878. Slavery was abolished in 1886. In 1895, the poet José Marti led the struggle that finally ended Spanish rule.

On the plane to Cuba	I'm in Cuba!!!!!	Havana Club Rom Museum	It's really a good idea!
Por favor, señorita...a drink for a little bear!	This girl is an angel. She brought me a Mojito!	At least I can imagine...	Resting in the shade....
I found a cigar my size...well nearly!	With Stefan in front of Jose Martin Memorial	Hasta Frimpong siempre!!!!	On the roof of "Hotel Inglaterra"
I need a drink, and you?	I could not choose among Mojito, Cuba Libre, Havana Especial, Daiquirí frappé	After an aperitif it's time to taste Cuban cooking!	Cuban beer, of course!
Cuban cars...	Travelling takes a long time....	Relax!	Stefan & Frimpong
Oh, a break out of the coach!	Frimpong with a Cuban national flower	Oh, a new place to explore, after the long trip by coach!	I feel like a sugar cane producer!
On the top of Cantero Palace	After visiting the museum	Girls of all ages love me!	Stefan and Frimpong in Cuban green countryside
Over the roof tops of Camagüey	An interesting view, but I feel dizzy, I must be careful...	Better to get down from the rooftops!	I feel very comfortable here!
Frimpong and the Cuban revolutionary Agramonte	Basilica del Cobre	Basílica del Cobre	El Cobre
The monument to General Maceo in Plaza de la Revolucion	The machetes of General Maceo	Taking a ride to visit Santiago	I had a little problem visiting San Pedro de la Roca del Morro Fortress...
Stefan, take me out before they decided to fire a shot!!!!!	Ough! I'm safe now....	Castle of San Pedro de la Roca (also known as Santiago de Cuba's Morro)	So many things to find out in this fortress!
What a view, folks!	Balcon de Velazquez	She thinks that I haven't noticed what she's doing....	Cuba is beautiful!
Josephine, Frimpong & Manuel	A maze of charming little streets	Sierra del Rosario	Moka Hotel
This is really tropical!	I love this cosy Moka Hotel!	Can you see the mogotes in the background?	Frimpong the great spelaeologist!
Cuban Fast Food Restaurant	Cuban Spaghetti with Holger	A Cuban village at the end of the day...	I like the atmosphere here...
Simple but cosy houses...	All seems to be so peaceful...	This is Cuba, folks!	I need a rest!
Stefan and I need to relax!	I feel much better now...Just a little aperitif	A farewell dinner ....	What a nice way to arrange towels!
This is what I call "a beach"...	Sea, sand and shells...It must be paradise!	I wait for falling coconuts , but not on me!	That's what friends are for...Thank you Stefan!
Sand castles...	I'm good at building sand castles!	I'm better now!	Ahhhh, Piña Colada!
Cold nights....	My last coconut in Cuba...sigh!	This adventure is over...I'm sadly getting into my cardboard box!

comment

saige		23-Aug-2016 16:34
Precioso, el fondo musical es Guantanamera.Gracias de esta cubana ausente de la isla lindos recuerdos.

Denis Vincelette		31-Dec-2007 20:09
It has been a very good trip with you Frimpong ! Very well described and a good presentation job ... Nice gallery !

Harry Bredford		28-Dec-2007 10:35
Frimpong, I have been following your trips for years. It's time to let you know about that. Please don't get sedentary! Harry

Azlin Ahmad		28-Dec-2007 10:30
wow, Frimpong is travelling to interesting places now!

Patricia Lay-Dorsey		23-Dec-2007 16:23
Thanks to Stefan and his lovely companion for taking you--and us!--to Cuba. It is a country I've always wanted to see. You're such a lucky bear! And where will you go next???

selinab		22-Dec-2007 20:32
This is some world traveling bear. Such a great idea. V

Guest		22-Dec-2007 04:53
I just love this concept! It is so cute! Where to next? Voted

RITA		18-Dec-2007 11:14
Precioso, el fondo musical es Guantanamera.Gracias de esta cubana ausente de la isla lindos recuerdos.

monil		16-Dec-2007 13:20
Excellent.

Guest		15-Dec-2007 09:23
What an interesting trip, Frimpong!

Denis Vincelette		13-Dec-2007 22:35
I am anxious to see other photos ! Hope Frimpong will be OKfor the rest of the trip ! :-) Nices images ... and interesting tour !

Ali Majdfar		12-Dec-2007 20:04
Spectacular tour, GMV

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