Here are the first rays of this new year which begins with a good lunch.
I hit the road around 8:00, I'm happy when I'm riding my bike. I feel free, but I have to be careful. Here's a sign that reminds me of that.
Here is the road report for the next 5 kilometers.
- 13 accidents
- 1 dead
- 15 people in wheelchairs.
Always reassuring to see this. I enjoy life...
Today is the first of January. It is a holiday. People gather with their families and celebrate outside. Children play with each other.
These girls wanted some gum, so I gave them a whole pack. This is the Güira Visitor Center, it's very pretty.
Next, I pass through the town of San Diego de los Baños. I heard that this town has hot springs. Unfortunately, it was closed today due to the holiday. However, I could see a small stream at the back of the building where there was a strong smell of sulfur.
I'm starting to get hungry, but most of the food stands are closed today. I manage to find myself some small bananas, it feels good.
People wish each other a happy new year. People wish me a happy new year. I find beautiful landscapes again.
And what about this little house lost in the middle of nowhere.
The landscapes are so beautiful that my eyes become moist. Here now is an association that I observe every day. There is always a white bird with a large animal. This union allows the bird to eat insects that are attracted to the animal. A beautiful collaboration.
I finally find a place to eat pizza on my way. It's delicious. I was starving... I shared my treasure with this puny little dog.
I also buy a bag of chicharrón it tastes like the ears of ...beep... from the sugar shack. Only 5 Cup (25 cents)
The fields are very beautiful. Is it wheat or barley? I need your help dear readers.
I finally arrive in Soroa after a 110 km journey. Watch my bike ride on Strava:
Here is a preview of my beautiful room for 25 Cuc.
I try to negotiate the evening meal, but they ask me 10 CUC. I find that too expensive. Imagine for a few seconds, the monthly salary of a Cuban is 20 CUC. I eat for dinner sardines that I bought two days ago for 1 CUC. Voluntary simplicity...
I even bought an apple for 15 Cup (75 cents) in the small town of Candeleria a few kilometers from the casa. Yesterday I ate three plates of ice cream and tonight I'm eating sardines and an apple 🍎. I also eat a homemade bar made with peanuts.
Finally, I'm full! The hostel is located in the countryside. Impossible to find a restaurant or eat in the street. No Internet connection, it feels good. I'm going to take a walk in these places plunged into darkness. I feel like a deer staring at cars passing in the dark. Dogs move furtively. Bicycles appear out of nowhere. I'm happy under this light rain. I dare to imagine what my life would be like in this country eating rice and trying to survive day after day in these difficult conditions. I'm going to sleep very well tonight. Enjoy your dinner! It's surely delicious.
David Beauchesne