Havana at noon
We’re in La Ceguera, the first stop. If we decide to travel by taxi or bus from my house towards some parts of the city that make way, we’ll cross that area of Marianao. They call it La Ceguera as a reference.The term stems from the fact that an iconic ophthalmology health center is located there. As a result, people refer to the place too as the League Against Blindness (Liga contra la ceguera), although its original name is Pando Ferrer Ophthalmological Institute, Hospital, Outpatient Services, and Emergency Care.
I have to admit, there’s no lack of transport. The trip from my house to the Miramar Business Center, passing through Marianao, can be done with two taxis and costs less than a dollar. Same for the return.
At that point, I was already heading back home. Now, looking at the photo, I feel the heat again—even though I’m in my air-conditioned room. It must be the handheld fan that woman is holding and the sunlight, I guess. See that little cart there? He sells slushies in various flavours. They have syrups in bottles and pour them over ice in a small plastic cup. Personally, I don’t like buying those. That ice always looks dirty to me… I’m a bit fussy when it comes to eating street food.
On a single block, you'll find countless scenes and a commotion that almost overwhelms me. It's a very busy place. I walked over to the area where the taxis gather, and these two were caught in a playful tussle. They're colleagues, know each other, and joke around.
Its sign clearly indicates the route it will cover: San Miguel del Padrón – La Ceguera.
A self-portrait before stealing the soul of a truck driver headed to El Cotorro.
That thing you see pointed by his leg is a makeshift cooler made of polystyrene. He’s probably got ice water stashed in there… I doubt he’s carrying beer. Haha…
See those vignettes? My 14–42 mm lens is in bad shape. I've had to reframe all the previous images (all but two — tell me which ones 🤓) to remove the vignette. Poor lens, that darkness is creeping in... perhaps I should've taken it to the League Against Blindness. 😂
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