Cuba Archives - Cocktails Away

The Rest of Cuba

Jan 18, 2017 | Cuba

My last three posts were themed because I took so many photos and saw so many things. I had a few more things that I wanted to share to round this trip out. I rode a horse, led by a dog in a small animal circus. I have heard that a video exists of this also, but I...

The Culture of Cuba

Jan 16, 2017 | art, Cuba

The thing that has always fascinated me about Cuba is the culture. The history and people are striking, but the art, music, and dance are mesmerizing. As I went through the history and culture class last semester, I realized how little I knew. I had no idea just how...

The Flavors of Cuba

Jan 15, 2017 | Cuba, food, rum

I was a bit surprised to find the most exciting flavors of Cuba to be in the cocktails. The food was good but not spicy like I had expected. We had one meal with some peppers that had a little kick to them but that was about it. Lots of salt, rice, beans, and...

The Colors of Cuba

Jan 14, 2017 | art, Cuba, rum, student life

I was originally bummed to not be able to update you on my Cuban adventures in real time, due to the lack of internet and the high cost of cellular data rates. But, upon returning to the frigid, grey landscape that is now Kansas City, I am happy to be reliving my time...