OK – so I booked my flight to Cuba quite some time ago. Time when I had the money and the opportunity to get a flight. But without work all summer, it seems rather a luxury that perhaps I should not embark. But my god, it is paid for and I have the ticket. I figure that I will need not much more than I spend at home every week to have a wonderful time in Cuba. So, yes, I am going and I am now counting the days. So there. Damn any of you who think I am not doing the right thing.
I have my hotel booked for the first night in Cayo Coco … Jardin los Cocos Hotel as I arrive too late to get the bus to Ciego de Avila. The taxi would cost more than $60CUC so the price of the hotel at $13 CUC for single and $20 CUC for double with breakfast is a steal! How can one go wrong? The hotel is clean, rooms are big and I will end up being one of the family as I will probably be the only one staying there!! My friends will either meet me at the airport and stay with me at the hotel or I will see them first thing in the morning. I then have seven glorious days in Cuba, with my friends doing what ever comes our way.
Unfortunately we cannot go to Holguin and Banes this time. My friend is working and cannot take the week off. Totally understandable. I was asked if I could go earlier, but just did not work out that way.  Pity because it is my friend Ana’s birthday this month and I know there is a big celebration happening. My heart and thoughts though are with her. There is always another time, always!
The countdown begins …………….. happy birthday Ana!!
feliz cumpleanos - Ana
