wetman
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Well, we just got back from Cuba and spent time in Varadero, Bay of Pigs and Havana.
Great trip and good weather all week. Resort left a bit to be desired and the food was typical Cuba (= ack). However, we made up for it by way of some non-resort meals that were truly wonderful.
1st 3 days in the bay of pigs, next 2 at a reef just outside Varadero and the last day touring Havana. Bay of Pigs was very nice as usual - definitely some great underwater scenery there. Coral Beach (just outside varadero) had lots of light as it is only about 20-30 feet tops but lots of coral formations and several swimthroughs/cave type areas.
Apparently all the sharks had left early this year though, so no shark dives this time. However, the mosquitos certainly packed a bite (still feeling the pain from those little *******s).
One of our guys had a bit of a back issue later on in the week and had to spend a couple days in bed. However, we were kind and let him live vicariously through us for those days and made sure he heard how wonderful our days were. It always helps those bed-ridden folks to know others are having a wonderful time, i find
Definitely worth a trip or two down that way.
Pics here:
http://www.sitecode.com/~shoughton/Cuba2004/index.htm
Steve
Great trip and good weather all week. Resort left a bit to be desired and the food was typical Cuba (= ack). However, we made up for it by way of some non-resort meals that were truly wonderful.
1st 3 days in the bay of pigs, next 2 at a reef just outside Varadero and the last day touring Havana. Bay of Pigs was very nice as usual - definitely some great underwater scenery there. Coral Beach (just outside varadero) had lots of light as it is only about 20-30 feet tops but lots of coral formations and several swimthroughs/cave type areas.
Apparently all the sharks had left early this year though, so no shark dives this time. However, the mosquitos certainly packed a bite (still feeling the pain from those little *******s).
One of our guys had a bit of a back issue later on in the week and had to spend a couple days in bed. However, we were kind and let him live vicariously through us for those days and made sure he heard how wonderful our days were. It always helps those bed-ridden folks to know others are having a wonderful time, i find
Definitely worth a trip or two down that way.
Pics here:
http://www.sitecode.com/~shoughton/Cuba2004/index.htm
Steve
