Vinales day 2 / Transfer to Havana

Wake up call at 5.30.....

We decided to go on a sunset hike. One hour walk uphill in the dark with a guide and Franca. Watch sunset, one hour walk down.

Despite the punishment and the early hour, this was very much worth it. Amazing views, endemic birds, jungle mountain sights, it was everything we hoped for.

After a well needed shower and a gargantuan breakfast, drive to Havana in a modern car with air conditioning! Nap time!

Arriving in Havana we looked at an old fort. OK, had to be done.

Back at hotel we decide to go to complete different part of town. Clean, nice, almost modern : vedado. Compare to the absolute wreck and poverty of old Havana, this feels like heaven.

We have a decent dinner there on a rooftop and we walk back via the malencon, the beach strip to the hotel.

Its where couple hangs, Cuban plays music and fish. We saw one guy fighting and bringing up a massive barracuda - just from the shore. Impressive!Read more