We started off the day with coffee in Little Havana‘s iconic La Colada Gourmet “The House of Cuban Coffee”
Interestingly, enough, there are feral chickens running around the area.
Here’s what Google told me about that …
“The presence of numerous chickens in Little Havana, Miami, is largely due to the area’s cultural ties to Cuba and the historical practice of keeping chickens in backyards. Many Cuban immigrants brought chickens with them, and over time, some were released or escaped, establishing feral populations. The rooster, in particular, holds symbolic significance in Cuban culture, representing strength, virility, and heritage.”
Next, we ventured a short distance down the coast to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
On to my fav Cuban restaurant, Versailles.
For me: VACA FRITA DE POLLO: Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
For HR: THE CLASSIC CUBAN SAMPLER: White Rice, Black Beans, “Picadillo” Ground Beef, Roast Pork, Sweet Plantains, Ham Croquette, Cuban Tamale, and Cassava with Cuban Mojo
And back to the Airbnb for some needed relax time.
Our place has a little balcony that … sorta looks out over Biscayne Bay (if you dangerously stretch your neck).
May your weekend be filled with an array of Beautiful Views. Or at least one Beautiful View.
Goodnight!
NealEnJoy 
Looks like you two gallos are having a great time in Little Habana. I like the two movement shots. They’re very pretty results.
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We did, Rebecca! Such a culturally rich Neighborhood.
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Wow, that food looks amazing! And the coffee too. I especially noticed the pose with your big “rooster” in the foreground. Enjoy your trip.
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Lol. We need you down here to interpret. I didn’t realize that 70% of the Miami area population speaks Spanish.
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I can be there in 24 hours. Have a cafecito for me in the meantime.
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Lol. Will do!
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We had cafecitos before our big breakfast yesterday.
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LIVE!! 😊👍
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Loved reading about your Little Havana coffee and food adventure! The story about the feral chickens and their cultural meaning in Cuban heritage was really interesting. I’m curious—have you had a chance to visit Cuba itself? How does the vibe in Little Havana compare to the island? Thanks for sharing your joyful travel moments!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yes, we really loved little Havana! But no, sadly I haven’t been able to actually go to Cuba but would love to one day. I just subscribed to your blog. It looks fascinating.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m happy you enjoyed Little Havana — it definitely has a unique vibe. I hope you get the chance to visit Cuba someday; I imagine it would be such a rich and inspiring experience. Looking forward to reading more of your posts, too!
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