Trinidad

Trinidad is everything you want it to be and more. Picturesque, everywhere you turn. The Casa de particular we stayed in was incredible and Jose was most welcoming. We had arrived later than expected and with no money until we got to the bank in the morning so it was lucky that Jose offered dinner at his house that could be put on our bill.  There were no afternoon storms in Trinidad so there was little relief from the intense heat apart from the air conditioning in our room. We took ourselves on a fascinating walking tour in the morning admiring the iconic Trinidadian architecture and colours. Past the old sugar plantation owners houses and up the palace tower for a spectacular view over Trinidad.

Each time we sat down we were treated to fabulous music. Our evening were particularly special as we listening to traditional music at the casa de la musician and casa troya.  There is nothing like warm summer evenings listening to live music sipping mojitos… this is Cuba.

The bus rides were an interesting insight into Cuban culture. Machete wielding men patrolled the side of the roads cutting grass. People stood under over bridges looking for a hitchhiking rides due to the lack of buses. Horse and cart buses served more populous areas. Generally people just milled about.