Heading back to Havana

Got up early. Had to catch the bus in Cienfuegos at 9 so we had asked for breakfast at 8 – latest. The nice lady who was supposed to prepare our breakfast arrived at 8 – the taxi was a bit early so while she was doing our eggs we invited our taxi driver for a cup of coffee. Must leave bizzaro-land soon !

Hit yet another dog on the way to Cienfuegos. Nothing happened to the taxi but the dog is probably in dog-heaven now with the dog we hit in Vinales last week.

The bus left on time from Cienfuegos and we had a last chance to enjoy the fantastic concrete architecture as we left through the suburbs. Had yet another bizzaro-tour featuring a fat dwarf singing in a music video as the in-flight entertainment – as well as an unplanned stop along the road where our driver and his 3 assistants had to pick up some rice from a local farmer. So while the 40 or so passengers sat in the bus we could watch the entire crew wait in line for the farmer to hand out rice to them. Bizzaro-land – but that is how Cuba works. Arrived in Havana on time after doing around 130 km/h on the highway overtaking cars and trucks on the wrong side. Probably the most dangerous trip we’ve had at all. Got a taxi to our casa and had welcome back hugs at casa Mariam. They were still fully booked so we stayed across the street. They were also happy to see us back over there.

Did a short walk in the town centre to get some fresh air and some food before going back for an afternoon nap. Walked to the ocean drive with Frederik to enjoy the sunset and a cold beer later – while Malene was getting ready for the evening.

Decided to have dinner in the old part of Havana so we walked to the brew-house and had some barbequed meat and lots of beer for dinner. And later drinks and cigars at the same bar where we hung out with Anders the first evening. This time a bit more sober so it was kind of easy to figure out how he ways doing his “magic”. Had the last cigar of the trip before staggering home to the casa.