Friday, November 8, 2013

Cuba Post #4: Trinidad and back to Cienfuegos

A short distance outside Trinidad.

The following morning we filed onto the bus again and headed for the almost-coastal city of Trinidad, a drive of several hours from Cienfuegos. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1988, the city's history is as interesting as its city center is charming.  That history includes numerous pirate raids, as well as at times murderous rivalries among the city's wealthy economic elite.





When we returned to Cienfuegos later that afternoon, many members of our group chose to see the musical "Amigas," that was playing in town.  Since this was not part of the tour itinerary, we had to pay for the transportation and tickets out of our own pockets, but it was worth it.  For starters, the theatre itself was architecturally amazing.  Then came the also-amazing performance. I have scanned and uploaded the play program in hopes of giving a sense of the 'flavor' of the evening. Notice the advertisements from Air France, Ciego Mutero, and Havana Club.
 
 
 

 





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