https://dontwindmeup.com/2016/10/29/havana-and-surroundings/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-30-04-24-16.jpg2016-07-30-04-24-16Many of the signs on the old buildings of Santiago de Cuba are from the time when Cuba was an entertainment and gambling destination.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-30-02-32.jpg2016-07-30-02-32This was one of our meals at a Cuban restaurant. It was good but not very spicy compared to other Caribbean/Hispanic foods.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-30-00-42.jpg2016-07-30-00-42Cienfuegos...a lot of people just standing around. Work or not, you're still paid by the state.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-29-23-11.jpg2016-07-29-23-11A castle guards the entrance to the harbor at Cienfuegos.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-29-21-23.jpg2016-07-29-21-23Just floating by.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-29-11-36.jpg2016-07-29-11-36Soviet-era and Soviet-style architecture and construction.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-29-00-38.jpg2016-07-29-00-38The old buildings really are beautiful. Outside of Havana horse-drawn and peddle-powered carts are common.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-29-00-00.jpg2016-07-29-00-00So many books to read; the vast majority of them are communist propaganda.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-28-23-49.jpg2016-07-28-23-49Bicycle seats are expensive and not plentiful. Citizens do whatever they can to make products last as long as possible.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-07-28-23-44.jpg2016-07-28-23-44Che Guevara is a big hero all over Cuba. Despite being 'unblemished and fearless (excuse my terrible translation), he was a very bad guy.2016-10-29T15:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2016/09/21/cumberland-island/2016-09-20T17:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2016/09/10/savannah-and-parts-south/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-18-15-03-19.jpg2016-07-18-15-03-19This is the actual space shuttle Atlantis. It's much larger than you'd think.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-12-10-16.jpg2016-07-12-10-16The marshes are everywhere.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-15-19-28.jpg2016-07-15-19-28The ultimate surf bum mode of transportation on Tybee Island.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-16-01-49.jpg2016-07-16-01-49Mansard roof...you can almost feel the ghosts.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-18-14-10.jpg2016-07-18-14-10This building holds a Saturn V rocket...it's very big.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-15-11-20.jpg2016-07-15-11-20Breakfast at Mrs. Wilkes' is a family-style affair with tables shared. A ton of food is brought out and passed around.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-16-13-32.jpg2016-07-16-13-32One of the nicer homes we saw. Big, old, and beautiful...kind of like me : )https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-16-14-44.jpg2016-07-16-14-44Relaxing at Boneventure Cemetery just outside of Savannah. Bonus points if you know who rests here. https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-17-02-31.jpg2016-07-17-02-31A typical Savannah square...shady and quiet.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-15-10-58.jpg2016-07-15-10-58The street outside of Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, a very good soul food restaurant. Great fried chicken and sweet tea.2016-09-09T18:43:07+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2016/08/31/atlanta-and-beyond/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-11-03-29.jpg2016-07-11-03.29The grounds of Magnolia Plantation just south of Charleston.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-11-03-25.jpg2016-07-11-03.25It's not called the 'low country' for nothing. Lots of marshes, rivers, and lakes. This area used to be a boat landing for visitors and goods to Magnolia Plantation just a few miles from Charleston.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-11-30b.jpg2016-07-10-11.30bChrist Church north of Charleston where my sixth great-grandfather, Peter DuBose was married to Madelaine Rembert in 1725.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-11-30.jpg2016-07-10-11.30One of the original parish buildings next to Christ Church.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-10-12.jpg2016-07-10-10.12I just liked the weird light and cool sky.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-04-13.jpg2016-07-10-04.13For all of its historical significance, Fort Sumter is actually very tiny...only a few acres. At low tide it looks like you could walk over the mud to the shore (out of frame at right) just a mile or so.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-01-49.jpg2016-07-10-01.49Most of the old houses had hurricane shutters.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-01-48.jpg2016-07-10-01.48Lots of brick, lots of moss.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-01-45.jpg2016-07-10-01.45A lot of the Charleston homes in the old section had gas lanterns in front.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-10-01-29.jpg2016-07-10-01.29Tree flower-snow...reminded me of the cherry blossoms covering the streets of Tokyo.2016-09-02T15:44:17+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2015/04/25/megs-photo-post-cherries/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5996.jpgIMG_5996One of many dishes cooked and ready to serve.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5995.jpgIMG_5995Almost ready to eat.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5980.jpgIMG_5980Paper lanterns along the canal.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5964.jpgIMG_5964The bus stop outside of our apartment.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc02355.jpgDSC02355The 'gang' of Marketo employees at the last two rows of tables.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc02347.jpgDSC02347Beer and Monja, a great combination.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc02346.jpgDSC02346The food is cooked on very hot griddles on the table.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc02345.jpgDSC02345Boarding time.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc02344.jpgDSC02344On the way to the boat for the Marketo party.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc02339.jpgDSC02339Having a glass of pink Champagne.2015-04-25T08:15:03+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2015/03/05/three-nights-in-bangkok/2015-03-05T02:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2015/02/19/visitors-2014/2015-02-19T02:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/11/04/sundries-part-two/2014-11-04T01:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/10/30/sundries-part-one/2014-10-30T07:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/09/12/wats-up/2014-10-04T01:03:17+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/10/02/learning-the-lingo-you-may-already-speak-japanese/2014-10-04T01:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/08/29/miscellaneous-mania/2014-08-29T03:13:16+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/08/04/betcha-by-golly-wow/2014-08-04T07:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/07/29/kamakura/2014-07-29T09:02:14+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/07/08/reigning-cats/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4185.jpgIMG_4185TAC was decked out in red, white, and blue for the 4th (or 5th as the case may be). Hot dogs, hamburgers, and Budweiser for all.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4184.jpgIMG_4184We ate our Independence Day meal outside on the balcony under threatening skies. Just a tiny fraction of the Tokyo mega-city.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4180.jpgIMG_4180The buffet and downstairs bar of Tokyo American club on the 5th of July.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4174.jpgIMG_4174Before risotto is served, it is first stirred in hollowed out half-wheels of parmesan cheese. https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4154.jpgIMG_4154The 'Tanabata Tree' in our apartment lobby. Good wishes for all.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4150.jpgIMG_4150Ebisu at dusk waiting for the elevator to Tandoor, delicious Indian food with our host Muktar.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4144.jpgIMG_4144He's got cat treats. That makes him the most popular man in the Cat Cafe.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4128.jpgIMG_4128A friend in high places.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4126.jpgIMG_4126"What the hell do you want?"https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_4112.jpgIMG_4112Will Amy become a cat lover? Stay tuned.2014-07-07T15:19:37+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/06/29/saturday-stuff/2014-06-29T05:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/06/19/tokyo-disney-is-something-to-see/2014-06-20T17:02:18+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/06/11/a-little-of-this/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36531.jpgIMG_3653Friends heading home from school.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36511.jpgIMG_3651The backpacks are almost as big as they are.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36612.jpgIMG_3661Guacamole is always good no matter where you are.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36592.jpgIMG_3659We had seats at the counter opposite the kitchen or, 'the chef's table.'https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36552.jpgIMG_3655At 'Salsita,' the bar was hopping.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36472.jpgIMG_3647A fraction of the thousands of varieties of salt. Note the mysterious shoes in the window reflection.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36432.jpgIMG_3643A 'Lot' of salt...https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36392.jpgIMG_3639It was a rainy day and McDonald's was packed. It seems to be comfort food even here.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_36371.jpgIMG_3637The proper relationship twixt lid and cup, the way God intended. 2014-06-10T16:10:40+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/06/06/180-degrees-of-food/2014-06-06T16:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/06/03/people-and-other-things/2014-06-03T12:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/2014/06/01/tokyo-fish-market/https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_3540.jpgIMG_3540After we paid, Amy got two 'scratchers' to try her luck. We won free drinks next time we go back.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_3539.jpgIMG_3539Happy eaters as the plates circle around on a conveyor belt. The man at the front dishes out the wasabi when needed. A little goes a long way.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_3535.jpgIMG_3535The damages when done. Count the plates, do the math, and pay up. In this case a very good (and fresh) lunch for two for less than $30.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_3533.jpgIMG_3533The little plates just keep coming. These bright-colored ones are a bit more pricey.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_3529.jpgIMG_3529This little container is filled with powdered green tea. Shake some into the mug and fill with hot water from the spout.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn1682.jpgDSCN1682Fish and more fish.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn1679.jpgDSCN1679Scallops (and other things) being cooked on a grill using the shells as griddles.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn1671.jpgDSCN1671This is what's for lunch. A pictorial (with prices) of what awaits inside.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn1668.jpgDSCN1668Legs.https://dontwindmeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn1666.jpgDSCN1666More fish than you can shake a stick (or a pole) at.2014-06-02T02:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://dontwindmeup.com/about/2014-06-01T04:19:00+00:00weekly0.6https://dontwindmeup.comdaily1.02016-10-29T15:12:30+00:00