Hey! A Few Pics Of Ybor City, Fla

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Well,

Got back from my monthly visit to Tampa to see my buddy and family.

He took me to Ybor City which is one of the first Cuban and Italian settlements in Florida. It reminds me of New Orleans in it's architecture. It also reminds me of Newbury Street in Boston with it's kitchy, sometimes high priced shops.

Loads of clubs, restaurants, stores, bars, etc.

The pics here are just a few. Felix Huelga in his shop called "Tampa Cigar Inc.". Felix's place is what I imagine many places are like in Cuba. Everything is clean, but very spartan. Across the street from his place is a hoitey-toitey shop that charges outrageous prices while Felix's are much more reasonable and much better tasting! Felix's hospitality is awesome. I can't say enough about him. Great hand-rolled cigars on site by Felix and excellent Cuban Espresso!

We ate at Adobe Gila. A cool outdoor bar. Great food and drink. Mmmmmm....Jaeger Bombs! (Jaegermeister and Red Bull!)

CLICK ON THE THUMBNAILS FOR A BETTER VIEW OF THE PICS!

PICS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

ADOBE GILA - ESPRESSO AT FELIX'S - FELIX ROLLING - FELIX ROLLING - STREET SHOT