U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry raised the American flag on Friday over the U.S Embassy in Cuba's capital, marking the ceremonial re-opening of the diplomatic facility after the two countries agreed to restore ties that were severed over 50 years ago. VOA strolled Havana's streets ahead of Kerry's arrival to check the mood among residents.
Life in Havana
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Outside Jose Martí International Airport of Havana, Cuba, Aug.13, 2015. (Celia Mendoza/VOA)
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CUC, the money foreigners receive when they exchange U.S. dollars, Aug. 13, 2015. $1 gets you around .83 CUC. (Celia Mendoza/VOA)
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View of a neighborhood from above, in the heart of Havana, Cuba, Aug. 13, 2015. (Celia Mendoza/VOA)
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Old cars and rustic transportation methods are the norm around Cuba. These two were parked in front of the Museo de la Revolucion (Museum of the Revolution) in Havana, Aug. 13, 2015. (Celia Mendoza/VOA)