The port of Cienfuegos is large but it is protected by a long, anrrow and twisty entrance, which meant that every time we entered or left it, we were joined by a pilot, and could only pass in daylight. Access is closed at night, which controlled some of our plans. The pilots were mostly friendly and chatted with us - at least one joined us for breakfast.
Cienfuegos Harbour at dawn is a serene sight. Co-expeditioner Dave was invariable stationed on the back deck looking for early birds, and it was a pleasure to soak in his expertise.
Dawn light on this big tanker in this big harbour as a local fishermen rows out to catch his family's dinner.
A gull, says Dave, always on watch on the Pano Rama II deck.
Brown pelican on the hunt...
Diving for dinner...
And coming to rest.
One morning we were let loose in Cienfuegos with noone to keep us together but with instructions to "meet the people". Everyone we asked was more than happy to show us their wares and/or have their photo taken, and it was considered good practice to show them the result.
The residents of Cienfuegos are probably just getting used to an influx of tourists, and they are not jaded yet. We think we were here at exactly the right time! Prior to the relaxation of Cuba-visitation rules for Americans, it seems that most tourists, Europeans and Canadians mostly, headed to the beach rather than these most photogenic towns. We are pleased to have had this opportunity!
The street-photography pics below are the result of this outing.
At a red light in downtown Cienfuegos.
Flower seller.
On street conversation.
Inside a Cienfuegos store.
Egg seller and buyer.
Classic taxi.
Mobile fruit and veggie stall.
Proud worker in the Cienfuegos produce market.
Cienfuegos butcher sharpening his cleaver.
In the produce market.
The town baker, and a young Camillo Cienfuegos.
Very colorful hotel atrium and garden.
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