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William Burrowes led a guided tour of Old Havana

The historic architecture in Old Havana is stunning.

Wabash men make their way through the streets of Old Havana

This old building was gutted and only the facade will remain when new construction gets underway.

Elementary school children walking through the streets. A massive rally was planned to honor Cuban medical students who were killed a century ago.

A child in the streets of Old Havana

Street performers work for tips; the average Cuban makes about $15 per month in his or her "full time" job.

John Decker is a victim of street performers who hustle for tips. In this case, a kiss and photo costs between $1 CUC up to $20 CUC (the equivalent of a month's income).

William Burrowes leads the students through Havana.

Ernest Hemingway is an honored person whose memory is revered by Cubans.

A street performer on the left poses with a sculpture.

Students meander through a small park in Old Havana

This is the bar where Ernest Hemingway used to hang out.

The lead singer of a salsa band was incredibly entertaining.

John Kennedy (yellow shirt) got plenty of strange looks when he introduced himself in Cuba.

Street vendors will sell anything to tourists, and Che Guevara is a big seller.

Another street performer posing as a sculpture.

Children on the streets of Old Havana

Wabash students stayed in the Riviera Hotel for two nights; it was built and owned by mobster Meyer Lansky until the revolution.

A strong storm front rolled in on the last day of the Wabash trip, making the main thoroughfare along the coast impassable.

Waves of 15-20 feet crashed onto the Malecon.