On one of our earlier weekend trips, we went to a town called Viñales in the province of Pinar del Río, which is west of Havana. The town itself is located in a valley that lies between low mountain ranges of the Cordillera de Guaniguanico. The landscape is lush and

I apologize for such a long break between posts! We have been busy with travel and school and Internet has been less than dependable. After my last post, we all joined Liz and Delaine in fasting for Yom Kippur. Jeanine, Naomi, and I decided to pass the time at the

It has taken me longer than I anticipated to adjust to life in Cuba - or as they say in Spanish - "para acostumbrarme a la vida cubana". After six weeks, I have identified some of the things I truly love about Cuba and that I foresee myself

Last Friday I went for a run along the Malecón before dinner. My friend Bryn fell during our first week, cut her hand, and had to get stitches. I have been running on the Malecón often, but on Friday I completely wiped out. Maria - the woman who lives with

It's been an exciting, crazy, and difficult first two weeks in Havana. We went on a number of guided tours in Habana Vieja, which is the historic part of the city located near the port. We have been showered with information about Cuba, its history, and its culture.

Today we made the trip from Miami to Havana. We were in a special baggage check line at the airport that mostly consisted of Cubans and Cuban Americans on their way to see relatives. Almost every passenger was checking multiple large bags wrapped in plastic and filled with items for

After an amazing summer in Rhode Island, I get to spend the next few months in Cuba! With Havana as my home base, I hope to explore the island as much as possible. I'll keep this blog up to date with stories and photos throughout the semester. [http: