Thursday 9 June
This morning Vladimir took us for our last, very short, journey to the airport. We waved goodbye to him as he set off on the long journey back to Havana by road. He was going to pick up a few passengers along the way.
The rest of us checked in at the tiny Baracoa airport and caught our twin engine propeller driven plane for the much quicker flight to Havana. We said goodbye to Jose and also to Anne and Liam, as they are spending the last night at a different hotel.
After checking in we went around the corner to a lovely restaurant for a late lunch with Vicki and Ralph. They fly out tomorrow. This hotel is another that doesn't sell wifi cards so we walked down the road to one that does but charges like wounded bulls.
Anne and I were not happy with our room as the air con didn't work, it smelled mildewy and the sheets seemed damp. In the end they changed us to another room. This one has doors that require muscle to open or close and a light that doesn't work, but it's cool.
Once all that was sorted we went downstairs for a drink and a snack with Vicki and Ralph and then we all walked to the seafront to hear the 9 o'clock cannon. Still very hot and sticky but not quite as hot as Baracoa.
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Ahh sat morning here and sitting in my warm house reading blogs and vibers with my cuppa. Dont need to leave home to experience the world!!! Deb is in Moissec at the moment on a locaboat, then I read your blog and Annes. Love Annes photo of you both in the orange convertible but Rutts you do look hot, reminded me of your Mum in Darwin!!! Looks like a fun and very interesting trip. Cant remember when you get come and ok for a lift from airport??? A cold wet weekend here but cosy inside. Jude and Sue Oneill coming over for a roast tonight and to check out my new van. Ohhh its wonderful. Take care and enjoy. Love to you both. Lorraine.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo from your hotel room window (presumably). I would find it worth putting up with difficult and heavy doors and a dark room to have some cool air! Travel safely, enjoy all of those exotic (and hot) places and stay as cool as you can!
ReplyDeleteJust to make you feel a bit cooler....(or not).... It reached a balmy 12.0 deg in Scoresby today .... probably less in Upwey. We had a lovely cosy fire last night too.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd survive your weather very well!! D xx