When I was on my afternoon walk yesterday, I came across this car, near a very well-known garage here in Havana, because its owners have a great reputation. All those who need some kind of repair and get lost looking for the address in my neighbourhood, ask for the ‘Taller de los Titos’. And I think that those who race their cars there in the early hours of the morning on the highway to Pinar del Río are the first ones to recommend it highly... I'm just guessing, don't take my word for it.
And you may wonder how I know about the races... because I hear them here in my room, in the wee hours of the morning, those engines roaring.
But that's not what this post is about, it's about the fact that I've never even been down that block in my neighbourhood. I didn't even know that street existed... in fact, every time people asked me about that garage, I told them to go straight to the end and ask there. I just don't have a car... it's not something I'm interested in now.
Maybe this car will leave here as a new package, who knows?
/
However, seeing this car brought back a memory. I recorded the trip aboard one of these relics that roll around in my Havana. They are used as taxis to cover specific stretches, but the drivers also work for agencies or on their own to make so-called ‘carreras’. This means that after prior arrangement they pick you up at the door of your house or wherever you tell them to pick you up and take you to the place where you need to go.
I hope you enjoy my company aboard an Almendrón.
Our driver's name is... 😁 Let's see who says it first? ;)
Camera: AKASO Brave 4 Music Cherry Ice Cream, from FiftySounds. Editing software: CapCut
This video is hidden on my YouTube channel, so only those who access it through here can see it and share its link.
Original content by @nanixxx. All rights reserved ©, 2025.
▶️ 3Speak