Wabash in Cuba - Album 1
The Wabash students' tour guide while in Havana was William Burrowes.
The only advertising in Havana is government propaganda.
More anti-US propaganda
American cars from the 1950s are more plentiful than grocery stores.
Students capped their first night in Havana by witnessing a ceremonial reenactment of the Spanish defense of the island.
The ceremony ends with a loud cannon fire.
William Burrowes gave a lecture and demonstration on the cigar culture in Cuba.
William shows the students the proper way to enjoy a Cohiba cigar.
Sunrise over Old Havana
Professor Ethan Hollander instructs the students on the first full day in Havana.
Bailey Combs on the rooftop of the Plaza Hotel in Havana
Professor Hollander
Matt Binder and Juan Meza look out at the city of Old Havana
Professor Morales, a retired Economics Professor at the University of Havana, led a discussion Cuba's complicated economy.
Professor Morales.
Students question Professor Morales about Cuba's two currencies.
Old Havana
William Burrowes talks to the group during the visit to the University of Havana.
Alex, who graduated from the University of Havana with a degree in social communication, talked about Cuba's educational system.
Alex discusses the frescoes in the Great Hall (the fresco in the middle represents liberal arts).
Wabash students explore the University of Havana
The "other" Cuban economy - lots of people sell crafts and black market items on the streets in order to survive.
The famous Bacardi building at sunrise.
Downtown Old Havana.