Last additions - Cycling Cuba
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La Farola.The spectacular mountain road that finally provided Baracoa with a land link to the rest of Cuba in 1964, despite the fact that the city was founded in 1511. Apr 17, 2007
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Roadside refreshment.Tangerines and cucurucho (a paste of shredded coconut, honey, sugar, fruit and nuts packed tightly in a banana leaf) for sale at the roadside.Apr 17, 2007
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Brutal climbs in the Escambray mountains.The concrete roads up to Topes de Collantes are as steep as 15 percent. Apr 17, 2007
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Arid coastline.The coastline west of Guantanamo Bay was arid and very hot.Apr 17, 2007
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Smoky truck.Hold your breath when passing a 'squid'. So named for the inky black stuff they emit. Luckily traffic is light in Cuba!Apr 17, 2007
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Early morning mist.We usually departed at dawn to avoid the mid day heat.Apr 17, 2007
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Shore lunch at Boca de Yumuri..Fishermen will prepare you a shore lunch like this one if you ask around. Apr 17, 2007
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Cocoa pods.Chocolate is produced in a factory in Baracoa, near to these cocoa plantations.Apr 17, 2007
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El Nicho.Part of the spectacular waterfall at El Nicho.Apr 17, 2007
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Embalse Hannabanilla.The boat that we hired to take us up the lake to El Nicho.Apr 17, 2007
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Casa courtyard.The beautiful courtyard of our casa in Camaguey.Apr 17, 2007
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Cake delivery.The Cubans love their cakes. It is a common sight to see people walking around with cakes.Apr 17, 2007
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