Good afternoon @nanixxx. I'll start with the Bacardi building; the few Art Deco details I can see in this quick visit already hint at a great post to come.
While strolling through the museum, I wondered about all the stories behind those images. Then I came across the remains of the Matanzas Supertanker Base explosion and looked it up on Wikipedia.
I don't think it's possible to avoid feeling a certain anguish when you see those images and know the tragedy behind them.
Warm hug!!
Good evening, @enraizar. When the history of Cuban fire brigades is told, it often begins with the rivalry between the first two fire corps in Havana: the Municipal Fire Brigade and the Commercial Fire Brigade. However, that story ends with a warm embrace that united them, as they fought side by side against the tongues of flame at the Isasi warehouse on 17 May 1890. I’m not sure if you remember the post where I mentioned it.
The tragedy in Matanzas was deeply painful, and it was also considered one of the worst industrial disasters in Cuba’s history… and it happened at a very difficult time for the country — well, things are always difficult here, really.
Good afternoon @nanixxx, sorry for the delay in replying. I remember reading that post you mentioned. I can't tell you much more; I've been managing my Hive account today... I also get headaches sometimes. I'll be fine tomorrow.
Un abrazo muy grande. 🤗
You’ve nothing to apologise for. Have you had a bit too much gin ice cream? I hope you’re resting well and that tomorrow you’ll feel refreshed and restored.
Un abrazo muy grande de vuelta. 😃
Nooooooo!! 🤣
Now I'm visiting you. 😀