Once upon on time in Toronto, lived a girl who was tired of the bone chilling cold and walking thorough the knee deep snow everyday; which often got in her shoes and made her socks wet. The effort of wearing layers of clothes and heavy coats was wearing her out, and quite often she couldn’t find gloves that matched. She yearned to see clear blue skies, and feel the warm sunshine on her face. Her hair rebelled with static and her scarves wouldn’t stay put. So exhausted by all this, she decided she to run away, to a place where she could let the wind blow her hair, find a reason to paint her toenails and smile at the sun! This is the story of that girl and her best friend, and how they found their way…. to Cuba.Tumblr (3.0; @tocuba)http://tocuba.tumblr.com/<p><span><strong><br/></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><br/></strong></span></p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/7733701210http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/7733701210Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:21:27 -0400http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5364320219http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5364320219Tue, 10 May 2011 13:29:53 -0400<p>:) Im glad you enjoy my blog.. and thank you so so much for being so amazing and friendly and hospitable… the vacation was amazing made even more special by the people. </p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5293094479http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5293094479Sat, 07 May 2011 23:10:04 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkuvvno73U1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Swimming with the dolphins…</strong></p> <p>Yes they are adorable but walking down the staircase into chest high water, on the slimy green ledge without a life jacket while thoughts about cruelty to animals ran through my head… it took some courage. </p> <p>But it was definitely one of the most memorable experiences ever…</p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5292519437http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5292519437Sat, 07 May 2011 22:50:11 -0400dolphincubawaterfearcouragememorableexperiencehttp://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5292132421http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5292132421Sat, 07 May 2011 22:36:53 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkqx9dWKQt1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Streets…..</strong></p> <p>I have always been fascinated by streets. I have always believed there is a story behind every closed door, every footstep, every smile, every sign, every stone, every walk, every gesture.. </p> <p>And well streets of havana has a lot to tell. </p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5228877129http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5228877129Thu, 05 May 2011 19:29:37 -0400cubahavanastreetsmagiclifecolorshttp://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5196469496http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5196469496Wed, 04 May 2011 16:12:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lke0usdODU1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5026398245http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5026398245Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:18:28 -0400cubawallgrafittipaintingstreetsart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lke0qsr5oh1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>the vintage beauty<span> </span></p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5026325018http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5026325018Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:16:04 -0400cubavintagecars<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkdzk3Vp5H1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>when the ocean calls…</p> <p>At varadero beach…</p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5025535023http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/5025535023Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:50:26 -0400oceansandsurfvaraderobeachcubasurfhttp://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4739310189http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4739310189Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:25:39 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljvliromi01qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This mother took pictures of her gorgeous daughters as they danced with the sea gulls</p> <p>the joy in her eyes was beyond words…. </p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4734584704http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4734584704Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:30:27 -0400varaderocubabeachcutelovelaughterpicturephotography<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljkhyh1tw01qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>so this horse was drunk huh? </p> <p>saw this while roaming around havana.. guess the rum got to him<span> </span></p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4568656029http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4568656029Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:39:53 -0400horsedoorhavanahabanarumdrunkfunnycuba<p><span> <strong><a href="http://wejustdont.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">wejustdont</a></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> <strong><a href="http://brianadicicco.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">brianadicicco</a> </strong></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><strong>thanks for the follow :)</strong></span></strong></span></p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4562870593http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4562870593Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:26:34 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljg0qz09MS1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>at the resort beach.. ah varadero… </strong></p> <p>It is a gloomy day here at Toronto. Grey clouds are pouring rain. Only hope is that a little more time to go before summer. Sun, why you no shine more often? :(</p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495940828http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495940828Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:37:47 -0400cubatorontogloomysunsandbeachocean<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljg01seotZ1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>mosaic… as we drove past by in the streets of havana…. </p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495604389http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495604389Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:22:40 -0400cubahavanastreetsbuildingscolors<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljfzv4N4Jz1qgah36o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>the littlest cutest note from our maid.</strong></p> <p>The day before last, we found this note, left by the cleaning lady and were pleasantly surprised. This note is a perfect example of cuban warmth, friendliness and hospitality. Every single local we met at the resort did their best to make our vacation better. Not ever was anyone in a gloomy mood, there were smiles everywhere and lots of chatter. I mean for them it is work right, and I compare it to when I go to work on a Monday morning, dragging my feet and <em>dont talk to me or ill kill you</em> expression. Definitely something to learn here….</p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495517254http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495517254Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:18:41 -0400cubamaidnotegesturesweetwarmfriendlylettersmilelearnworkvacation<p>hey hon, now I am jealous too, of people who are there as we speak :)</p> <p>Dont think one can have enough of cuba !</p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495374118http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495374118Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:11:55 -0400<p>Omg, yes we were. I was there only for a week though. 7th - 15th March. Yes, it was 10th March, we were near the island cayo blanco .. it was (now that we made it alive ) the best and most exciting part. Huge waves were rocking the catamaran and splashing us. We all were scared for a good 5 minutes :)</p> <p>You spent 1 month there, Im so jealous !! Ah I wish I was still there…. </p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495349012http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495349012Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:10:43 -0400<p><span> <strong><a href="http://tralalalia.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tralalalia</a></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> <strong><a href="http://maureengill.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">maureengill</a> </strong></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><strong><span> <strong><a href="http://soflasol.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">soflasol</a></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><a href="http://listillo.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">listillo</a></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><a href="http://africanlionking.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">africanlionking</a> </strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong><span><strong>thank you all for following :) </strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></p>http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495277862http://tocuba.tumblr.com/post/4495277862Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:07:18 -0400