1. # 24 : Christmas in Cuba

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    April 12, 2014 by vivalafiona

    We had a huge Christmas Day yesterday, whilst most of Cuba was conducting business as usual. It is not a …
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  2. #23- 500th Anniversary, red bananas and train journey

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    April 12, 2014 by vivalafiona

      The renovations to Casa de los Mangos are progressing slowly. Our architect decided to exit the country for a …
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  3. #22 :: Of offal and the search for green veg

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    October 21, 2013 by vivalafiona

    I got very excited the other day when I spotted a yellow bi-plane flying over Trinidad. You beauty, I thought, …
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  4. Photo post #3

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    September 18, 2013 by vivalafiona

  5. #21 :: The 12 month mark

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    September 18, 2013 by vivalafiona

    We bought a fridge last week which was delivered to our house by horse and cart, along with the house …
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  6. #20 :: Bunyips and bananas

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    September 18, 2013 by vivalafiona

    I bought a house yesterday. A small farm on the outskirts of town, perhaps on the wrong side of the …
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  7. # 18 Mothers Day, Visa woes, Cuban cat and Reggae

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    July 21, 2013 by vivalafiona

    Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May, as it is in Australia, but like other festive family days all …
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  8. #17 Dolphins, Caves and New Home

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    July 21, 2013 by vivalafiona

      Many tourists had been asking about the National Park known as El Nicho and whether I recommended the 2 …
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  9. #16 :: The Day of Saints and Mangoes

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    April 12, 2013 by vivalafiona

    The Easter bunny doesn’t come to Cuba, unfortunately, and nor is there a tradition of eating Hot Cross Buns, which …
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  10. #15 :: The unexpected beauty of doves

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    March 11, 2013 by vivalafiona

    You probably know that Hugo Chavez died last week and all of Cuba is in mourning, with a whole lot …
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