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# 24 : Christmas in Cuba
Leave a commentApril 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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#23- 500th Anniversary, red bananas and train journey
Leave a commentApril 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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#22 :: Of offal and the search for green veg
Leave a commentOctober 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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Photo post #3
Leave a commentSeptember 18, 2013 by vivalafiona
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#21 :: The 12 month mark
5September 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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#20 :: Bunyips and bananas
Leave a commentSeptember 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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# 18 Mothers Day, Visa woes, Cuban cat and Reggae
Leave a commentJuly 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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#17 Dolphins, Caves and New Home
Leave a commentJuly 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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#16 :: The Day of Saints and Mangoes
1April 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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#15 :: The unexpected beauty of doves
Leave a commentMarch 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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