This morning after a very comfortable night sleep we head upstairs to have breakfast on the rooftopWith the temperate warm and pleasant it is perfect having breakfast on the next level in the open air A delicious healthy breakfastAnother set of stairs lead to some extra rooms in Hostal LuzThis morning a walking tour of the old part of Havana has been organised for us with a private guide We leave the Hostal Luz and follow a neighboring street in the direction of Plaza ViejaWe pass the popular La Vitrola Bar where we had a quick dinner the previous eveningWe arrive at the 16th-century Plaza Vieja which has always been a residential rather than a military, religious or administrative space, and is still surrounded by elegant colonial residences Over the past 150 years, Plaza Vieja has played host to an open-air food market, a park, an outrageously misjudged car park built by Batista in 1952 (now demolished) and an amphitheatre. The famous Cafe Taberna in Havana near Plaza ViejaThere are many bronze statues in the streets of Havana such as this one of Francis Assisi A statue of Chopin in Plaza de San Francisco de Asis The basilica and the monastery of San Francisco de Asis which has now been converted into a concert hallThe attractive building which today houses the Inglaterra Hotel which was built in 1844In Cuba you will find the unusual Bayan trees with incredible tree roots which grow from the branches We visit the Restored Vintage Steam Train on Plaza Armas We continue our walking tour through the colorful streets of HavanaMusic is a big part of life in Cuba and you will find many musicians playing their instruments in the streets of HavanaThe magnificent Havana Cathedral is believed to be the oldest church in Havana which was built during the 1700’s
After several hours of a wonderful walking tour around the old part of Havana, our guide departs after our return to Hostal LuzOne of the most popular and convenient means of transport around the narrow streets of old Havana is with the bike taxisThis one is not a bronze statue!!!Late afternoon we take ourselves for another stroll around the wonderful colorful streets of the old part of HavanaThere is no shortage of classic old brightly coloured vehicles ready to chauffeur drive one around Havana Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral stands impressively by the seasideWe return to Plaza Vieja one of the main squares near our hotelSeated on a balcony overlooking the square with a cocktail in hand …… perfect place to be!!!
Above the infamous Paul & Shark Shop is the Don Eduardo Alegre Bar
Most vehicles in Havana are the old variety …. and lots are very well kept such as this one !!Most streets have food stallsAlways lots to see in the streets around our lovely accommodation at Hostal Luz
Dinner tonight at Sentidos
A wonderful aperitif arrives
We order some lovely red wine
We share the delicious Ceviche de Pargo with snapper, corn and polenta sauceWe both enjoy the sensational Langosta a la CatalanaTo accompany our main courses we ordered some wok vegetables Sentidos has an open kitchen which is situated in the center of the restaurantWe try a single distillery Cuban rum……. and an amazing chocolate dessertThe streets in Havana at night have many musicians playing their musicAfter strolling around the area we stopped at a bar that was recommended by someone at the restaurantWe managed a couple of refreshing cocktails before our return to Hostal Luz
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