Friday October 24, 2014
We got up early to say goodbye to Jess and Hugo. Hugo left us a present – a little ceramic man, with grass seed in his head, that when watered would grow into \’hair\’. We took out the grass seed, I am sure Cuba would not be impressed with the organic material – watch out for Ugo in future photos.
As usual, I hate flying and do not talk much until we land. Ralf for some reason is also nervous today, he said he just wants to get to the airport and have the bikes accepted on to the plane. Then he will be able to relax.
Jess had booked us a taxi and when it showed up it was a car. The driver proceeded to load up the vehicle with the bikes and bags, then said only one passenger!! I suggested that I would get the train to the airport, but Ralf would hear none of that, so we ordered another taxi.
As usual with the bikes it takes a long time to get them checked in. Go to check-in weigh them, go to another counter to pay for them, back to check-in to prove they have been paid for, go to the oversized counter to load them. Bye Mrs SweetCheeks and Sweetcheeks – hope to see you in Havana in a few hours (12 hours)!! By the time all that was done and we had checked in through security it was 12:30, not too bad. Nobody asked us how long we had been in Europe for!!
We are now officially on the way to Cuba, sitting at the airport, waiting for boarding. Due to the lack of internet service or very slow connection, in Cuba, the blog will change format slightly. Although I will still write it every day for my own benefit, I will only be able to post once a week (maximum). It will have to be a week in review as opposed to a daily report. We will hopefully be able to post the pictures as well, we will have to see how long it takes to upload them.
Next installment – Cuba 🙂 and a final report on Spain – Part Two.
Welcome back to this side of the Atlantic!
Thank you, we will be in Cuba for about 3 months
So dissapointed you are not coming to Cyprus. But glad you are doing the safe trip. Enjoy cuba and the states. Love you loads. Maybe when we’re done visiting grandchildren and Australia we will get to canada. So much I want to do. We have decided to spend the kids inheritance on us.it will not be about money but fitting everythingin. Lol.
Sorry we couldn´t get to see you, next time. Grandkids – email me the details.
It may be a change of plans, but as I’ve come to realize this year, you cannot foresee what lies ahead, you just have to accept it’s not what we had in mind, but to live everyday as if its your last! Enjoy Cuba, as I know you will!
Love you both loads
Xxxx
The plan has changed lots of times already this year, that is why it is called the Grand Adventure
Glad you two enjoyed Spain. Looking forward to your writings about Cuba. Be safe and enjoy.
Hoping we can get on line at least once a week. It is slow, but hopefully I can be quick about using the internet when I get it.
Love you both, hope to hear from you soon.
Love you to, will try and keep in tounch as and when we can.
Hi this is Millie I have missed you so much since you came round and I hope your having a great time on your trip.When do you get back to Canida? AND What is the next Country you will go to?love millie 🙂
Hi Millie
We are in Cuba, very hot here but good cycling todate. Love you