This morning we woke begrudgingly to head to the airport after our last made to order omelet and fresh baked buns. I had just enough time to create a tribute to my love of Cuba before our plane took off. From + 26 degrees to – 26 degrees, sometimes there is no justice in this Continue reading →
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Day 7: A Cuban Mer-man is born
Our last day was, “All about that beach, ‘bout that beach, no troubles…” Paulo was ready for us this morning with our beach chairs swept clean under our favourite hut. While some people cringe at the thought of sitting on the beach doing nothing all day, I find there are few things more therapeutic than Continue reading →
Day 6: Horsing Around, Chasing Chickens, Tasting Tobacco and Piña Colada-ing
After 5 days on the resort I was getting antsy and decided that it was time for us to leave and go on a Jeep Safari Adventure. Cayo Coco is separated from mainland Cuba by a 31 km causeway. It is more of a ‘tourist’ island and some say ‘not the real Cuba’. With its idyllic Continue reading →
Day 5: Swimming with the Fishes
(without the cement blocks tied to our feet) With two days of snorkeling practice under his belt, we felt confident to set out on our Catamaran Cruise. Rather than the super large version, we chose a private escape on our mini catamaran for our rendezvous with the fishes. I absconded with some fresh buns from Continue reading →
Day 4: Lion fish, Sting ray, and Sharks Oh My!
Today I left the little man at the beach with his snorkel to practice and headed out for a double dip, scuba diving adventure. My dive log says the last time I dove as in Thailand in 2014. That is far too long for anyone to go without some ‘bubble time’. Scuba diving is liberating Continue reading →