As I mentioned in a reel last month, I made a pit stop on my way back from Africa and spent a week in Havana. Aside from visiting friends, I had our guide, Yasel, take me to photograph some rougher parts of the city. I wanted to see and document the current realities of life in Cuba, off the beaten “tourist” path. I am still editing photos and video interviews and will share some of those in the coming days. My last day was spent along the Malecón (sea wall), where locals gather in the evenings to mingle. It was particularly windy on this day, creating massive waves that spilled over the wall and onto the street. I have witnessed this several times and it always makes for dramatic images. This time, I had a willing participant for portraits with the crashing waves as a backdrop, Mariela.
We are taking reservations for our annual Cuba tour this winter with Nat Expo Tours. The trip includes both urban and rural culture experiences as well as hiking, waterfalls, birdlife, and more, all in direct support of the Cuban people. More info here: https://natexpotours.com/2026-cuba/
Please contact me if you are interested!
Colin
