Alex Mahoney: Where I'd like to visit!

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Seeing that Museo Casa de Africa is already on our itinerary, I am leaving this choice out of my top three, as I am already excited to explore this site.  

1.) La Zorra y el Cuervo is top on my list! The vibe of a jazz speakeasy in Havana seems to be calling my name! With a low-priced entry fee and a cool experience, I have no problem showing up early to beat the line. 

2.) The Cuban Art Factory- Similar to my reasoning above, with the good reviews and long lines, I think this hip and trendy spot would be fun to spend a night! Also, looking at the itinerary, it seems like most of our free time is during the night which is why I am choosing these two spots as my top choices. I would like to experience some of the nightlife in Havana. 

3.) Colon Cementerio - I think the history and symbolism here are very interesting, and I would rather spend my time learning outside in the beautiful Havana weather, rather than inside. If more time permits, I would be interested in going to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, but I think a shorter time is necessary to absorb the information at the Colon Cementerio. 

See you all tomorrow in Cuba!!! So exciting, safe travels everyone :) 

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