Trinidad is a UNESCO heritage site. It is also, like the rest of the island, a place of contrasts. One such contrast is the young woman who worked as our local guide. She is a physician, who works as a general practitioner in Trinidad. And a tourist guide, on the side, to make ends meet.

Power outages are a regular occurrence in Cuba. Some houses have generators. Some people don’t need them.

Water delivery. The pipe bringing water from the mountains has been out for some time, and water is carted so you can fill your cistern.

Young man and his pet songbird. Birds are popular pets in these parts. You often see people walking down the streets carrying a birdcage.

Structural engineering

A pottery that has seen better days.

Waterfalls at El Nicho