Wednesday 14 March 2018

Cuba and Panama – Independence, revolution and pirates.

The trip was along the south coast of Cuba, Panama City, San Lorenzo fortress (shown below) and Portobello. Much of this area was in the possession of Spain, but with its wealth was a target for attack, often from British ships.



Havana is famous for its vintage cars, which have been renovated - several times.



I mentioned revolution - this delivery van was used to assault the Presidents residence in the revolution, which wasn't authorised by Fidel Castro.
Of course other places in Cuba are included - such as Trinidad, Baracoa, Santiago de Cuba (shown below).



Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción  founded 1522 Santiago de Cuba.
Cuba and other Spanish possessions like most colonial establishments fought for and obtained their independence.