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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons
Wednesday, January 14, 2015:  Mark and Paula ventured to Little Havana, a part of Miami, Florida. 

It is a community of Cuban immigrants that retains its heritage.
They weren't there long before Paula made friends with two Spaniards.

Hmmm.... 

There were open-air food markets along with signs in the sidewalks like this one honoring Gloria Estefan, a Cuban with the the Miami Sound Machine.
Cuban cigars are well known in Little Havana. 

Several places make them and they are a hot item.
El Pub is an eating spot with a lot of Cuban heritage.  Mark and Paula stopped there for a bite of lunch.
 
The first thing Mark and Paula had to do was figure out which restroom was which!

"Paula, am I a Caballeros for a Damas?  I don't know Spanish very well," said Mark.
Lots of Cuban in this place including Cuban Sandwiches and Cuban Chicken Soup.  Both are excellent.
 
Then it was off to where dominos were played in a city park.  This is serious for a lot of older men.  Little Havana is known for domino playing.
 
Then it was off the the Azucar Cuban Ice Cream place.  They KNOW how to make great ice cream. 
 
Even the police are friendly.

They patrol the streets on horse.

Nicely done.
Yes, Little Havana is a friendly cigar-smoking Cuban community.
Quote of the day:    A fun experience to see this part of Miami.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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