Rode by this statue in honor of Cuban patriot José Martií found in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. New Orleans was once Cuba’s largest U.S. trading partner…which explains the similar architecture and musical influences. Martií made several visits to New Orleans during the two years preceding the outbreak in 1895 of Cuba’s War of Independence from Spain. He was a key figure in Cuba’s fight for independence and an important contributor in Latin American literature. One of his poems was adapted for the song “Guantanamera“– considered the definitive patriotic song of Cuba. There are statues all of the world memorializing José Martií…but I wonder how many are featured with Puch moped?
Adventures on a Puch Maxi Moped 