For our final full day in the city, we decided to do something totally different. Jose Fuster is a Cuban artist that has created an almost amusement park like world full of brightly colored mosaics and sculptures. It was quite a ride to get to the outskirts of the city but it was well worth it.
Fustlandia was mentioned in several guidebooks, but because of its location probably does not draw many American tourists. However, our cab driver knew exactly where we were going and offered to wait an hour for us to tour the grounds.
Jose Fuster takes his inspiration from many sources including Gaudi in Barcelona and Brancusi in Romania. After visiting Europe he decided to make his house an artistic playground and continues with the project even today.
You really have to visit it to get the full effect of what Fuster has created. My pictures really don't give it justice since it is a small space with artwork exploding everywhere. It makes you fell happy seeing all of his whimsical creations. I can't imagine where his mind must live most of the time. I'm really glad we had a free day to go explore this fun corner of the world.
We decided to try the Italian restaurant above Los Nardos for a late lunch. This was a perfect farewell meal. The lobster pasta could have easily fed a family of three and cost just $4.95. The pizzas looked delicious and they also had some more typical Cuban specialties. You must visit this place if you find yourself in Havana.
Having a good idea of the money we would need to get us home, we bought the rum and cigars we needed to take back with us for gifts and for our own consumption. David had planned to leave some of his clothing behind which turned out to be a good idea. Packing early, we enjoyed our final evening under the stars on our rooftop. Wow, what a trip!
Next: Getting home and final thoughts
Fustlandia was mentioned in several guidebooks, but because of its location probably does not draw many American tourists. However, our cab driver knew exactly where we were going and offered to wait an hour for us to tour the grounds.
Jose Fuster takes his inspiration from many sources including Gaudi in Barcelona and Brancusi in Romania. After visiting Europe he decided to make his house an artistic playground and continues with the project even today.
You really have to visit it to get the full effect of what Fuster has created. My pictures really don't give it justice since it is a small space with artwork exploding everywhere. It makes you fell happy seeing all of his whimsical creations. I can't imagine where his mind must live most of the time. I'm really glad we had a free day to go explore this fun corner of the world.
We decided to try the Italian restaurant above Los Nardos for a late lunch. This was a perfect farewell meal. The lobster pasta could have easily fed a family of three and cost just $4.95. The pizzas looked delicious and they also had some more typical Cuban specialties. You must visit this place if you find yourself in Havana.
Having a good idea of the money we would need to get us home, we bought the rum and cigars we needed to take back with us for gifts and for our own consumption. David had planned to leave some of his clothing behind which turned out to be a good idea. Packing early, we enjoyed our final evening under the stars on our rooftop. Wow, what a trip!
Next: Getting home and final thoughts
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