Day 4 Jan 31 Cuba (last night in Havana)

Havana has an old cemetery that is worth the visit. If is full of remarkable statuary made of imported Italian marble. There were some very rich people living here at the time. Unfortunately, most Cubans were very poor or only recently released from slavery. Cuba was the last country to outlaw slavery. Almost all wealth was concentrated in a few individuals or foreign investors.

We had a wonderful guided tour of old Havana. This is a statue of Christopher Columbus in the old government building, now a historical site, in the original town square.

There were a total to 5 squares in this area, with lots of interesting side streets. We got to eat in a private home that caters to the many restaurant workers from the area.

An interesting mix of old and new.

A street musician.

New Havana's skyline from the Spanish fort protecting the inner harbor and old Havana.

Our last night in Havana.

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