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.
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.
Brutal climbs in the Escambray mountains.The concrete roads up to Topes de Collantes are as steep as 15 percent.
Arid coastline.The coastline west of Guantanamo Bay was arid and very hot.
Smoky truck.Hold your breath when passing a 'squid'. So named for the inky black stuff they emit. Luckily traffic is light in Cuba!
Beach at Playa Caleta Resort, VaraderoPhoto taken from our 4th floor balcony.
We're off!Taken as we leave the Varadero resort for 8 weeks of cycling.
Vegetable Garden south of CienfuegosGardens of varying sizes are seen all over the country. A necessary development in order to supply food, since the Russians left in early 1990's.
Baseball in the cobbled streets of TrinidadAn incredibly popular sport in Cuba
Playa AnconFine white sand beach, south of Trinidad.
Typical TransportationTwo-wheeled horsecart at the famous bridge in Sancti Spiritus.
Traffic outside the Sancti Spiritus bus stationQuite a variety of vehicle style is found on the streets of Cuba.
