Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Reminders of the Past-Hemingway #3-ABC WEDNESDAY

Retrace His Footsteps
The Village of Cojimar
Where Hemingway Fished

"The  main reason for visiting this former seaside village is to retrace the footsteps of Hemingway...who was a regular in the streets and bars.... The bust was paid for with donations from his fisherman friends.
(Credit: Cuba: Thomas Cook traveller guides). Apparently they donated anchors, hooks and tools to pay for the casting.

Although not as picturesque as it was in Hemingway's day, there are still Cubans who like to fish the area.

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20 comments:

  1. Janey and Co.4:21 AM

    Makes me wonder if there were any great catches mounted on the walls of his home there?

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  2. Sharon7:51 AM

    I bet he spent some happy and inspiring days here.

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  3. Judy8:48 AM

    He had some very good fishing buddies to have this nice memorial made for him.

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  4. Carver10:13 AM

    Great shots and good reminders of Hemmingway. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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  5. Roger Owen Green10:30 AM

    The stand looks...rusty, but the bust REGAL.

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  6. carol l mckenna11:06 AM

    Another great Hemingway post and photos ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  7. Karen11:33 AM

    Terrific shots!

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  8. Kathy12:41 PM

    I recall that Hemmingway was quite the sportsman. And I imagine the fishing was pretty spectacular during his time in Cuba.

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  9. photowannabe12:44 PM

    That must have been a fascinating trip. Love the fishing photos.

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  10. Kay12:59 PM

    How nice that he is remembered by the fishermen!

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  11. biebkriebels4:37 PM

    Very nice photos, and nice the fishermen made it possible he had a statue.

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  12. parker4:51 PM

    So glad you took the time to walk and observe where Hemingway lived and
    played while He lived in Cuba. So interesting to follow your steps!

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  13. Birdman7:34 PM

    Papa would envious after your photos. For sure!

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  14. Leslie:8:41 PM

    I just last year read "A Farewell to Arms" and one of his short stories. He still is iconic!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  15. Randy10:39 PM

    These are great. I like that bust.

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  16. PerthDailyPhoto4:02 AM

    So interesting to see this series on Hemingway Kate, after reading The Paris Wife I've started retreading Hemingways books, and am enjoying all over again.

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  17. Chubskulit Rose4:05 PM

    Such an icon, must be fun to fish out there.

    Running Shoes
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  18. Black Jack's Carol11:52 PM

    People who fish together become very close, I think. Nice to know Hemingway's buddies wanted to remember him where he was happy.

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  19. Mama Pajama2:11 PM

    Hemingway!

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  20. Nikon5:12 AM

    He loved to fish off Cuba and Key West.

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