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Havana, Cuba, Celebrated 500th Birthday


The Cuban government sponsored a jubilee week in mid-November as the capital city marked the anniversary of its birth. There were and still are ongoing events at historic and performance sites. Distinguished visitors helped celebrate the birthday, including members of the Spanish royal family. Events include fireworks over the Malecon seaside promenade, parades, sports and all types of local foods and wines.

Havana’s history consists of being part of a Spanish colony for four centuries, English rule for one year and occupation by US troops for several months during the Kennedy presidency. If you plan to enjoy all the beauty and history of the Cuban capital city, be sure to check current regulations and restrictions on U.S. visitors. www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/18/havana-on-its-500th-birthday-then-and-now

Woodstock NY: Chicken Out At The Guesthouse B&B PDF Print E-mail


Can you recall a personal Woodstock experience of 45 years ago? Tho your shortened hair may be a bit more grey and your waistline a bit more expanded, lingering memories of those wild days and nights may make you feel young again.

Consider a return trip to the beautiful rural area just 100 miles north of New York City, this time to The Guesthouse at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Instead of experiencing guitar music and hippie wails, you’ll roam and hear lyrical calls of rescued chickens, cows, pigs, goats, sheep and a donkey. The Sanctuary B&B is 23 acres of dedicated to the care of hundreds of abandoned farm animals. If you want to help, pitch (fork) in for feeding and cleaning during the work day. Then you’ll get well-deserved night’s rest in the 19th-century farmhouse, in one of its four comfy bedrooms, with adjoining common kitchen and living area.

Rates are from $90 a night, and include vegan, organic breakfast. When you stay, you’ll be aiding a good cause. Income from guests is for care of the rescue critters. WFAS, 39 Van Wagner Rd., Willow NY 12495, woodstocksanctuary.org

 
 
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