Cuba 2015

By 9 last night the ground was covered in snow and the wind howled. The dogs including Miss Lola were happy to be tucked inside. The power flickered and went out numerous times, sometimes being off for half an hour. When we woke before 7 the storm had subsided but sheer ice was left. A trip to the airport which normally takes 45 minutes turned into over an hour and a half with detours down back roads and average speed of 70 km/hr. However by 10 we were safely parked, thru check-in and security and sitting with a hot chai and bagel at our gate. Hello sunshine, here we come!

 good bye snow

 hello cappuccino the next morning after a long travel day

 view from our room

 wow.. what a beach and water

now remember there was only 36 hours from booking till flying so no pre tan.. honky whities on the beach we were

 no time for a pedicure and forgot my paint so sand had to do

 kite surfing is popular here

 lifeguard station well manned

 as is police ;) look upper right

 new flower I have yet to see before

 pool bar

 lone palm tree on the beach

 drink, float and nap.. Sheldon's regieme

 CHURROS!!

 I ventured to the pool bar.. only after being pushed in by a bully

 fried rice station fellows artwork

 fancy drink called the starfish

this water is crystal clear turquoise with white sand beaches.. amazing

 this would work great for the ranch

 nice flowers everywhere

 25th celebration.. complimentary wine

 real people statues

 looks like a storm rolling in I say

 and I was right, it soon rolled in and unleashed for the rest of the afternoon and evening

 bananas flambe, yum

 market tour

 statues are here too

 recycled things make me happy

 sandwiches at the pool, not so bueno

 rough seas on the last day so no beach time

 another bottle of wine for us

 last of the sunny pool side

 before hopping the bus back to airport

And just like that, the trip was over. After a 3 hour wait at the airport we loaded up and took the 6 hour flight back home to -12! YUCK!