Lenin Avenue

 Luanda's population of approximately 5 million people makes this a bustling city. The skyline full of building cranes and new buildings showcase the ushering in of the ultra modern. However, one of my favorite streets, Lenin Avenue, is an oasis in the middle of the urban chaos:

I almost feel like I could be in Key West, Florida...

Notice the blue and white tile decorations. This is something I have seen in Lisbon, Portugal. I would love to see the inside of one of these homes! Poseidon rules this house:

A very pleasant street to walk on. Just ahead, on a parallel street, an apartment building many of which are found all over the city:

Time to head back down toward the bay and back to the bustle; broken sidewalks and rubble relieved by pleasant walk ways:

Near the waterfront, many modern buildings stand and several others are under construction:

I hope Luanda keeps some of its historical flavor by maintaining and restoring it's past.