Havana

Saturday 11 June

 

Another relaxing start to the day, with a leisurely breakfast in the courtyard. Anne and I then sauntered up our street, Cuba St, to Obispo St. This is a mall so there is no danger of being run down by cars, bicitaxis or bikes. Lots of people out for a Saturday stroll and also tourists, as this is the main tourist shopping street.

 

A nice girl directed us to an artisan market where Anne finally found some lovely earrings. There are lots of shirts, straw hats, maraccas, carved wood and many many things with images of Che - which we didn't buy. There really hasn't been much that would tempt us.

 

Further along the street we found an ice cream shop, for which we were very grateful. Have I mentioned that it's hot in Cuba?! When it was time to pay the guy said it would cost 8 which we thought was a lot for two scoops each. However when Anne handed him a 20 cuc note we discovered it was 8 in the local money. I pulled some coins out of my purse and he took a 50c and offered us change from that. So they were actually very cheap ice creams.

 

We continued on to the end of the road and were delighted to find a shady park, and even more delighted to find the place where the classic cars hang out. We sat and watched people and cars for ages until a lady with a baby needed the seat more than us.

 

Back down to the other end of Obispo for a light lunch before returning to the hotel for the afternoon siesta. We've had a wonderful time in Cuba but will be happy to move on tomorrow.

Guess who had which drink last night.

 

 

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