This afternoon was my last full day in Havana and Cuba so I was on a tight schedule as usual to get as much done. I had left the tour group as they were wasting time driving to each Casa to do a baggage drop, then were going to do a walking tour of the old town to places I'd already seen in my first day.

My first Casa in Havana was by Plaza Vieja. This time I was near the Museo de la Revolucion so I had both days walking tours planned.

I found a magnet and souvenir place selling 8 items for $10P. I thought about it then left. Then she came out and said 'best offer' and said 10 for $10P. That was a better deal so I can get keychains for everyone at work. She then talked me into getting a trick box for my nephew for another $5P. Then she gave me a free bracelet for being good customer!.

At the top of Paseo de Marti one of the main boulevards is the Castilo de San Salvador de la Punta. There are two forts at the mouth of the channel at each side facing each other. I skipped going inside due to time and it didnt seem like there would be much in there.

Next I made my way to the Museo de la Revolucion. Entrance was $8P and I was finally able to break a $50P bill as they had a large cash float.

Even if you are not interested in the politics of the revolution, its worth going inside for the architecture alone. This was formerly the Presidential Palace so is grand European in design.

There were understandably political exhibits but I was more drawn by the architecture.

The more historical rooms were closed off. There was a grand palatial ballroom with giant windows and ceiling mural roped off from the public.

There were other state rooms such as the Cabinet Room and Presidential Office and similar photos from the other political museums we'd visited.

If you enjoy grand European Palaces as I do its worth visiting for its majestic design in the Central American continent. It also leads to an enclosure outdoors with Castro's boat and other military equipment.