Viñales
We stayed in a Casa run by Barby and Omar. Despite what was written in the comment book about the lovely padded toilet seat, said seat did not exist at all. This was a common occurrence throughout Cuba.
Eating out choices were limited so we ate in the casa for two nights which was passable. We had only planned to stay for two nights but sod´s law meant there was no bus to our next destination on the day we wanted to leave so we were forced to stay an extra night – oh joy!!
We visited a nearby tobacco farm to see how cigars are rolled. It was quite interesting despite being non smokers! The rest of the time was spent sitting in rocking chairs on the porch of the casa reading books.
Varadero
Varadero is the main package tourist destination in Cuba and home to numerous All Inclusive Resorts. We decided to give one a try for a few nights to catch some rays and enjoy the beach. We stayed at the 50 year old Varadero Internacional described as retro by Lonely Planet! On arrival you get a pink wristband which entitles you to as much as you can eat and drink almost 24 hours a day for the duration of your stay! We were two of the youngest guests there, the majority were a mixture of Russian chavs (now named RAVS by us) and aging Europeans, Mr B was most disturbed by the topless French pensioners – YUK!
In keeping with Cuba’s extremely low culinary skills the food was decidedly average! Although we did marvel at the Chef’s ingenuity in using the leftovers from the previous meals. Would you like (yesterdays) carrot in your breakfast omelette?????
The beach was fab, not crowded and we got to really chill out. Our chambermaid was great, we’re not sure what the official term is for towel folding but she must have been a former world champion!!
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