Obama’s Rainy Tour Of Old Havana Is A Must For Any Cuba Visitor

Huff Post ^ | 3-21-2016 | Suzy Strutner

[BAW]

When it comes to travel, nothing rains on President Obama’s parade.

In the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in 88 years, the first family touched down in Cuba on Sunday amidst some wet weather. They headed straight to a walking tour of Old Havana, a neighborhood that’s maintained its architectural character since its founding in 1519.

The area is comprised of five large plazas: Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco, Plaza del Cristo and Plaza de la Catedral. Each plaza is surrounded by significant buildings, monuments and narrow, winding streets.

[BAW]

Pity that Dear Leader had to hold his own umbrella. Guess he didn't take the Marine.

Obama holding his own umbrella

Marine holding umbrella

[jospehm20]

Do they have any old bathhouses for him to visit?

[Sacajaweau]

That photo of the Marine made me so angry. Use a damn security guy.

[Puppage]

Me, too.

Me, too.

[Rastus]

THE GOODBYE LOOK by Donald Fagen

The surf was easy on the day I came to stay
On this quiet island in the bay
I remember a line of women all in white
The laughter and the steel bands at night

Now the Americans are gone except for two
The embassy’s been hard to reach
There’s been talk and lately a bit of action after dark
Behind the big casino on the beach

The rules are changed
It’s not the same
It’s all new players in a whole new ball game

Last night I dreamed of an old lover dressed in gray
I’ve had this fever now since yesterday
Wake up darling they’re knocking the Colonel’s standing in the sun
With his stupid face the glasses and the gun

I know what happens
I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look

Won’t you pour me a Cuban breeze Gretchen

I know a fellow with a motor launch for hire
A skinny man with two-tone shoes
Cause tonight they’re arranging a small reception just for me
Behind the big casino by the sea

I know what happens
I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look

[Texas Eagle]

Great travel tip, HuffPoo.

Say, what do you suggest as "must see" sites for Cubans to visit when they travel to The U.S.?

Oh. Wait.

[tet68]

Or my favorites Plaza de Martyrs de Communist revolution,
Beria Square, Trotsky memorial gardens.

[laplata]

That photo of the Marine made me so angry.

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That Marine should have put the umbrella where the sun don’t shine.

[mulligan]

Obama fits right in with that trash.