Windy Kite

Windy Kite, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Ready for take off....the beach is never too windy for these guys!

Capitol Dome

Capitol Dome, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Streets of Havana...the old Capitol Building has a familiar look. The design was copied after the original located in Washington, D.C.

Northview

Northview, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Tequesta, Florida....the quiet before the storm.

Fisheye Beach

Fisheye Beach, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Chance of a storm...but NO chance of snow! :-)

Down The Beach

Down The Beach, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
My escape from Long Island's snow is complete.....and life is good.

Browns River Winter Jetty

Browns River Winter Jetty, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Timing is everything in life.....we chose the weekend of "Nemo" to return to Long Island for a winter visit to see family. Thirty some inches of snow later I am more than eager to trade this jetty for the one in Jupiter, Fl.

Vendors

Vendors, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana...fresh produce on the corner.

Windy Wave

Windy Wave, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
While the beaches of Jupiter and Juno are mostly tranquil...the surf can really kick up at times!

Jupiter Light Hill

Jupiter Light Hill, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
February in Florida...the week ahead looks sunny and warm with temps into the low 80's. Life is good!

Coco Taxi

Coco Taxi, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana....For 5 CUC's he'll take you anywhere in Havana, not sure about safety but it sure is a fun ride!

Inlet Afternoon

Inlet Afternoon, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The sun does it's late afternoon dance at Jupiter Inlet. Calm in this shot, the inlet can turn very nasty with the right tide and wind!

Colors

Colors, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana....along the malecon ageless American and Soviet technology share the road.

Dawn

Dawn, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Each day is a gift....! This dawn announces the start of January's last week reminding me of the rapid passage of time and the importance of "smelling those roses". (even in January)   :-)

Peddlemobile

Peddlemobile, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe
Necessity meets creativity! This vendor was making the rounds at a local park in Havana...

Fishing

Fishing, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
January fishermen on the Jupiter Inlet jetty. Life is good and life where it is warm is even better.

Mystic Rose

Mystic Rose, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Late afternoon at Florida's warm Jupiter Inlet is a far cry from Long Island's recent arctic freeze!

Music

Music, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana...music on many corners!

Revolution Square One

Revolution Square One, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Iconic Cuba.....

Fishing Havana

Fishing Havana, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana.....early morning fisherman.

Downtown Morning

Downtown Morning, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana....early morning by the square.

Revolution Reminders

Revolution Reminders, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana...keeping the revolution alive.

Old American Cars

Old American Cars, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana.....they are everywhere!

Vinales Farmland

Vinales Farmland, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Natural beauty, fertile farmland and an agricultural production that is underutilized. The vistas of Vinales Valley are truly "eye candy".

Fins

Fins, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana...revisiting cars with fins.

The Green Umbrella

The Green Umbrella, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The colorful streets of Vinales delight the camera.  :-)

Hello

Hello, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Sometimes it just takes a smile........

Night Old Havana

Night Old Havana, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Streets of Havana....Evening in Old Havana .

Chevy Turning

Chevy Turning, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana.....reality meets nostalgia.

Old and Green and Running

Old and Green and Running, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Cuban Crusin'.....no "Cash for Clunkers" here...

Man With Cigar

Man With Cigar, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Cuban Street Scenes......"Please say hello to my cousin in Miami" :-)

Wet Streets

Wet Streets, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana....

Morning Colors

Morning Colors, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana........colors in the morning light.

Havana Light

Havana Light, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Guarding the entrance to Havana Harbor.......

New Years Eve Ready

New Years Eve Ready, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Wishes for a healthy and happy 2013!

Abandoned

Abandoned, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana: .....classics in need of renovation are everywhere.

Street Scene

Street Scene, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana...rhythm of the city.

Street Side Dodge

Street Side Dodge, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Streets of Havana....urban Cuba.

Dodge V Eight

Dodge V Eight, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Cuban Taxis: I was told more than once,"If you're a cabbie in Cuba, then you are also a mechanic". Amazing that those wheels keep turning....

Snowman

Snowman, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Merry Christmas!

Christmas Angel

Christmas Angel, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Peace On Earth....

Taxi

Taxi, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
With the increase in Cuban tourism why not make lemonade out of lemons? Reborn classics as taxis! 

Havana Highway

Havana Highway, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Hey.....gas is expensive! The afternoon and evening traffic, while not congested, is much more active.

Red Buick

Red Buick, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The morning commute, Havana style!

Good Morning Havana

Good Morning Havana, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Where the city meets the sea, another beautiful morning in Havana!

Tobacco Plow

Tobacco Plow, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
In the Cuban farmland this method of working the land is far more common than more modern methods. In candid conversations the average Cuban citizen will point out that the American embargo is much more hurtful to the average person than it is to the Cuban government.

Like New

Like New, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The time capsule that is Cuba includes over 150,000 American cars that date prior to 1962. Some are kept in pristine condition, spare parts are often homemade. A local joke is that if you are a cab driver then you are also a mechanic!

Havana Afternoon

Havana Afternoon, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe
Havana, Cuba...a time capsule filled with warm and welcoming people! Having just returned from our week of "People to People" we are reflecting on our very positive experience.

Imagine

Imagine One, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
..."you may say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one..." John Lennon

Surfer Girl

Surfer Girl, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
While Christmas in New York has it's romantic appeal....I'm developing a real appreciation for December in Florida! Life is good.

Jetty Sunrise

Jetty Sunrise, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The sun also rises.....in Florida! Just as pretty as Long Island and quite a bit warmer :-) .