Jaminitas

So much fun and art on our doorstep at Marina Hemmingway.

The nearest settlement to the Marina is Jaminitas and it looks like this.......

If you just wondered out here you could be forgiven for thinking this was a playground, however the whole little village has been taken over by the artistic style of Jose Fuster - the mosaics started at his home, pictured above however, in 1975 and he is gradually taking over the whole village as he has decorated the homes of his neighbours and businesses too. It's kind of Picasso and Gaudi combined with a bit of added flair and has transformed this once run down neighbourhood into a prime tourist attraction, known as Fusterlandia. It's all free to explore including his home which is open to the public everyday. Donations are of course accepted.

From the marina you cross the river as you enter Jaminitas and theres a small fishing boat harbour with a fantastic sushi restaurant - wow Cuba just continues to surprise. 

Walking back from lunch we were buying bread and met a guy with a basket of mangoes. They looked so great that I asked if they were for sale - he gave me three and would not accepted any money - such is the way in Cuba. The revolutionary principles of many apply to visitors just as they would another Cuban - sharing their produce is just one small example of the generosity shown to us everyday.

We came back for a second day we loved this village so much. 

Sushi this good in Jaminitas

Beyond Fuster's work the locals welcome everyone to their village

The Granma yacht - read our earlier blogs to learn the significance