Cuba-Canadon Farming Community Holguin Province Photos

Picture of a local Elementary School. Where we always bring treats for all the children in the school. they always make sure that you have something for everyone as the teachers do not want to leave anyone out.
Local Fast food that is running around and when you visit it disappears and ends up on your plate.
Showing some of the local Transportation and the lookout that goes up between several homes in the area. The Tree shown that has a lot of pods hanging down is called "Noise tree" or "Womens tongue" because when the wind blows the tree rattles away and makes a lot of noise.
Close up of the Town Square. From about halfway up the lookout.
Over looking the Town Square, where dances and other events are held. Also the Movie Theatre in the background with about 50 seats and a old 27 inch Telly that is used for the screen. You can see the theatre better in the above picture on the back side of the square.
Picture of some of the Hills in the area looking north towards the Atlantic Ocean.





Here are some Photo's of the small community of Canadon. There is a large lookout on top of the hill in the area and a lot of the photo's show the scenery to great effect.

Cuba- Photo's of the Real Guardalavaca

One of the many well looked after Automobiles you find in Cuba. The people are real ingenious at keeping them running and in such good condition. Something we definitely could learn from them. We, who tend to throw everything away after a few months or years simply because styles change or bigger models come out.


One of the many privately owned small business's in the area. This is a local Hair Dresser, she does a great hair cut, highly recommend. Off the city centre in Guardalavaca.

Local Fisherman mending his nets. He has his nets strung up between Sea Grape trees.


Showing some of the Housing in Guardalavaca. There is a Doctors Office for every 150 People in Cuba. We counted 3 Medical Clinics on this street alone. In the afternoon's the Doctor and Nurse go and do visits to the sick, elderly and provide both pre and post Natal Care. How many of us have home visits from our local GP?

These are some Photos of the Town of Guardalavaca . Which shows the vibrant colours and diverse lives of the ordinary people. You can see the zest for life in their faces. They open their homes to you, complete strangers and make you feel one of the family in no time.

Cuba the land of Sun and Surf

Picture of Mrs. Old Tarf and Myself on top of the Hill in Canadon, taken last April in Cuba.



This is a picture of Marg and myself in Santa Lucia, Cuba (Friend of ours from England and the local Taxi cab).

Well, We have been going to Cuba to the Holguin area to be exact for several years now. Always to the same resort the Blau Costa Verde. We were planning on going again this year around the 21st of April but the stars have not lined up. So we will not be going this year.

Our English friends , who we met there will be back for the the 9th or 10th time. The place is great the service is very good and the staff are wonderful. Lots to do and see, great beach and pool.

Perhaps another year.