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It's slightly strange to see a train carriage down a side street in Havana, most especially as there are no rails! The carriage in question is now a museum piece tended, officially, by 2 old ladies who speak no English. It was built in the US in 1900 and brought to Cuba in 1912 for use as the Official Presidential train carriage, obviously before the revolution when the US had great influence. It originally had air conditioning powered by dry ice stored in large tanks above the servants quarters. The old ladies work a scheme to maximise the "tip" they receive, 1 cuc each (65p), by only allowing visitors in 1 or 2 at time and not letting you out until you've paid! On the plus side it is very interesting and entry is free!
The rooms are very small so the P7-14mm came into its own, CA aside.
The rooms are very small so the P7-14mm came into its own, CA aside.
Yes Cubans are obsessed by their phones, much the same as here.
On guard, keeping the next visitor back! Originally the sun deck and official entrance.
Narrow washroom.
State Bedroom.
Dining room, the full width of the carriage!
And at the other end the......
Work/store room with servants rest room to the left.
Galley?
Servants entrance!
On guard, keeping the next visitor back! Originally the sun deck and official entrance.
Narrow washroom.
State Bedroom.
Dining room, the full width of the carriage!
And at the other end the......
Work/store room with servants rest room to the left.
Galley?
Servants entrance!
then again its still happening all over the world, to us peasants.
, great photos never the less.
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