Havana, home to old chrome

Carina AHO of L.A. rang in New Year’s 2004 in Cuba, part of a 2 1/2-week trip to the country.

Though it was difficult to get there — she flew from Mexico and made arrangements through a Canadian travel agent — she said it was worth it.

“Go,” wrote Aho, “before the Hyatt moves in and Cuba becomes just another Cancún.”

The teacher at L.A.’s Hamilton High shot this photo in Havana of a classic Buick that doubles as a taxi.