We spent a lazy day in Trinidad after driving through from Cienfuegos. The whole town is a UNESCO site, preserving the French colonial buildings, complete with horse drawn carriages and horse-riders in the streets.
We went to a local pottery factory, creating traditional chimes and other pottery, before going through a very informative history of the colonial architecture and how it was modified in the Cuban climate located on the Plaza Mayor.
We strolled around the town center and enjoyed the beach at the resort, with a beautiful sunset. Off to a bar in the evening, where the locals congregate to dance the salsa and listen to live musicians, constantly changing over the course of the evening. Time was spent learning how to play musical instruments, with a Cuban percussionist (David Lopez Garabito) teaching us the basic rhythms and key tempos for Cuban music! What a hoot — and really difficult to learn. A calming sunset cruise allowed for relaxation after a lot of walking.
A few scenes of every-day life in Trinidad for you:
This is Part 2 of a 6-part series. Links to the other parts can be found HERE
Beautiful photography!