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A bit about me and my travels

I suppose I should have photos of my hometown on here first,, or family history, but this is a travel forum and my travels have taken me mostly to Cuba, some travel in the US and of course, Canada.

So I hope you will enjoy the photos and stories of my trips to Cuba and elsewhere.

Havana - December 2004

Rooftop view of Malecon

I recently spent two weeks in Havana and generally walked around the city, seeing the sites and listening to music, visiting with old friends and meeting new ones.

Havana is a bustling city and I basically walked everywhere, no taxis and got familiar with Centro and Vedado areas of the city.

Havana 2003

Havana street

One of the many narrow streets of Havana in very bad condition. This beautiful city is in need of repair. The Malecon and old Havana are being restored and hopefully the rest of the city will, in time.

Santiago de Cuba

El Morro Santiago de Cuba

I went to Santiago de Cuba as part of a day trip from Farallon del Caribe. I loved the City and saw many sites, cigar factory, El Morro, Cespedes Parques, Casa de La Trova, Tropicana Hotel, Cenetary, Bacardi Rum Factory - all in one day, believe it or not.

My goddaughter 6 trips later

my Cuban goddaughter

After 6 visits to Cuba, I returned in April 2003 to Havana and Santiago de Cuba.

I spent a wonderful 5 days with my goddaughter and her family in Santiago de Cuba. On one particular occasion I took her to the pool at Hotel Santiago de Cuba, for the day. You pay a small fee to get in. She enjoyed her lunch and day at the pool, swiming with me and other kids.

Each trip we get closer, but I have to brush up on my Spanish for next trip. She is a very bright little girl and is not fooled by my bad Spanish. I try to teach her some English too and gave her mom some cassettes and books to study English.

I am blessed to have this wonderful experience and Cuban family in my life.

My goddaughter

My goddaughter's baptism 2000

Here is a photo of my dear goddaughter in Santiago de Cuba. This was taken in 2000 on the occasion of her baptism (el bautizmo) and my becoming her godmother.

She is now 7 years old but was almost 3 when I first met her in 1997. She now has a 3 year old sister named after me.

I have spent vacations with them at their house in Santiago and am trying to brush up on my Spanish for this visit in April.

Yanet

Marea del Portillo

Beach at Marea

I have been to Marea del Portillo, Granma Province Cuba 5 times, first trip in 1996.

I have stayed at both Marea del Portillo and Farallon del Caribe resorts, as well as visiting my Cuban friends in the area.

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YanetT Jul 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM Report Abuse

Thanks to all for birthday wishes. I had a great day with my boyfriend in US. Seem to always be there on that date.
onlinerep Jun 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Janet! Greetings from England :)
olja1234 Jun 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

A vrery Happy Birthday from Ljubljana.
into-thin-air Jun 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM Report Abuse

Hi Jan – Happy Birthday- I Hope that you are having a Great day - All the very best from Rob in Cumbria
florry Jun 27, 2009 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday to you...planning any trips to cuba??:)
pieter_jan_v Jun 26, 2009 at 11:19 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday wishes from the Netherlands. PJ
Donna_in_India Jun 26, 2009 at 5:57 PM Report Abuse

Hi Janet - have a great birthday!
sennaya Jul 1, 2008 at 12:15 AM Report Abuse

Very nice scenic views of the city. Thanks for Home town hero congratulations.
aksky800 Jun 9, 2008 at 12:25 PM Report Abuse

Great pictures, you really capture the essence of the place. Now that I'm back home in Toronto, I'm really hoping I get to Cuba soon.
SirRichard Apr 20, 2008 at 10:28 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the comment, Janet. I'm glad you like watercolors through my work :-))