30 May 2019 Havana

Walking tour "organised" through our tour company. It was all a bit of a mess trying to work out what was happening. A lot of chaos and disorganisation. In the end we found our guide but it took a few calls to work out what was happening.

We ended up doing a tour of the old town, learning about the history of Cuba and its independence. It was really hot and humid and to be honest I didn't really learn anything. The heat was just so draining and sweating like a pig = unhappiness!

We rounded off by visiting the musee de revolution. It cost 8 CUC to enter the museum which used to be the former presidential palace. It's a small gallery of information. I'm not sure what to think. Obviously it's all propaganda and portrayed in a way that Cuba want to portray the revolution. In the end it was a decent museum and I am glad I went, if just to get out of the sun!

I know I earn much more than the local Cuban and I know I have to pay more for services. What I have found in Havana is constantly being asked for money. Constantly being hounded. Its relentless. Even going to the loo they are asking for money. Its non stop.

Tonight we ended up buying a bottle of rum for 5 CUC and some mixers, ordering in pizza, playing cards and music. It was a really fun and relaxed night. So nice to not be bombarded by people asking for money all the time.