We took a bus from Cordoba to Che Guevara’s childhood home in Alta Gracia and what an interesting day out it was too. I can highly recommend this trip if you find yourself in Cordoba.

 

Trip date

21/12/2011

 

Che_House

A bronze statue of a young Che Guevara sitting on a wall greets you as you enter his childhood home.

Che_Portrait

The man himself.

Che_GreenSuit

Yes, that’s the famous green uniform and beret.

Che_Motorbike

And yes, that’s the famous motorbike ala ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’.

Che_Bike

One of Che Guevara’s motorised bicycles.

Che_Book

Diary entries.

Che_Bed

Che_Table

Che Guevara’s family were very keen photographers hence the large amount of family photographs that documented Che’s early years.

Che_Kitchen

Che_Biscuits

Just checking to see if there are any Bourbons left.

Che_Bathroom

Just admiring the artexing.

Che_Board

Che_TeamVanags

A close up of our note.

Che_JV

A young Che Guevara sits on the wall outside his childhood home. Who’s that handsome man standing next to him?