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Daily Archives: April 2, 2018
Playa Giron – Bay of Pigs
Bahia de Cochinos, Playa Giron. Probably looks the same today as it did in April 1961. Just one less CIA stuff up! Compared to the structural disaster of Havana, this is tropical paradise and home to seriously good beach dives. … Continue reading
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Cuba-Havanna
Arriving in Cuba is like walking out of a time machine and being catapulted backwards to the 1950’s. Somewhat less than half the lights in the baggage hall work and the female staff look more like prostitutes than officials. Miniskirts … Continue reading
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