Author Archives: Q-tips
I – Cienfuegos – Day 7
Cienfuegos – Our day began with a tour to the city known as, “The Pearl of the South,” founded in 1819. This is the heart of the country’ sugar can, mango, tobacco and coffee production. Stopped at the Graphic … Continue reading
H – FUN?? Day at Sea – Day 6
Day at Sea – We were supposed to go to Maria de la Gorda, but for some reason that stop was cancelled and no one seems to know why. Morning talk & demonstration: Cuban Culture, a cooking demonstration on Cuban … Continue reading
G – HAVANA – Day 5
HAVANA – The city was founded in 1519 by the Spanish and by the 17th century it became one of the Caribbean’s main centers for ship-building. Our morning tour began with a visit to the Fine Art Museum “Museo de … Continue reading
F – HAVANA – Day 4
HAVANA – Our day began with a “Real taste of Havana Tour.” Drove past the Baroque and neoclassical monuments and collection of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards. Mrs. Q says: For those who have been to … Continue reading
E – Fun day at sea – Day 3
Fun day at sea – started our day with an introduction to the unique Cuban instruments. Bongos, Claves and the Tres, Cuba’s famed three-string guitar. Then if you wish, taste some of Cuba’s cuisine. The Chef shows how to make … Continue reading
C – Montego Bay Jamaica – Day 1
Montego Bay, Jamaica – – Stayed at “El Greco” resort – it is a dump. Not that we expected it to be classy and upscale since we were there for sleeping overnight for one night. There are no elevators, so … Continue reading
B – Government – their people get and can/cannot do
What the Cubans can/cannot do and what the Cuban government gives them. When the tour guides speak about living in Cuba, you hear how great Cuba is regarding health care/dental, etc. However, it probably is against the government rules to … Continue reading
Jackie
JACKIE – Intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman). JACKIE places us in her world during the days … Continue reading
Hidden Figures
HIDDEN FIGURES – The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in … Continue reading
The WHITE RAVEN – Felton, CA 12/2019
The WHITE RAVEN – 6253 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 831-335-361, awhiteraven.com Q-Tips say: under New Owners but still A SUPER GREAT Place for coffee and breakfast munchies. They have the absolute best coffee, Chais, milks, tea, etc. around. They also … Continue reading