We are 3 days in Cuba.
We arrived in Cienfuegos by noon today. Another World Heritage site. There is a mixture of indigenous, Spanish and French cultures.
We are anchored in the bay and need to take tenders to shore. Our foot excursion took us to a pedestrian only street lined with shops. Most are closed today because it is Sunday. Apparently on weekdays, the city is quite lively. There are very few areas where people can use wifi. One such area is Jose Marti park. It was amusing seeing people huddled together with their phones. We were left on our own for a while. We walked down an artisan lined street to the bay. The bus dropped us off at a couple of rum shops. One of the shops also had a woman demonstrating the craft of hand rolled cigars.
We were then bused to the Palacio de Valle where we were greeted with rum and cokes. Built in 1913, the lavish restaurant, a former casino, is a blend of Gothic, Venetian and neo-Moorish architecture. From the top floor we had a lovely view of the bay.
Entertainment tonight...Cervila's Tango Revue from Brazil. Amazing footwork.
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