Travel

Cuba Today

A Photo Essay

By By Austin Coit

Updated: December 15, 2016

Situated a scant 90 miles from Key West: scenic views, a ’50s Chevy Bel Air on every corner, strong coffee, beautiful people and blue marlin. What are you waiting for?

Above all, humility should top your list of supplies when Cuba-bound. Austin Coit

The iconic Morro Castle, still formidable even after more than 400 years. Austin Coit

A woman walks with a mutton snapper, still waiting on a dinner invitation. Austin Coit

Part of Cuba’s allure, in terms of a fishing destination, is an edge that is relatively untouched by many sport-fishing boats. Austin Coit

Support in repairing a local commercial boat takes a variety of forms. Austin Coit

A 95-year-old woman smiles at me. “Take her picture, so her family in California can see how beautiful she is!” Austin Coit

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