The Viazul bus ride from Matanzas to Havana was gorgeous! It followed the north coast’s clear blue waters and white sandy beaches from east to west while passing stunning vistas of green valleys and lakes off to the south. I was surprised after we entered a long deep tunnel to come out the other sidemore …
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Matanzas is a city of many names. The two large rivers that divide the city require numerous bridges, causing it to also be known as the City of Bridges and the City of Rivers. And it’s also called Cuba’s Sleeping Beauty due to its laid back pace and surrounding gentle Nature. Yet another name ismore …
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My Viazul bus pulled into the Varadero bus terminal about 1 p.m. I had just enjoyed a most interesting conversation with the young gentleman seated next to me on the 3-hour ride from Santa Clara. Eighteen-year-old Nicholas was traveling on his own for the first time. His parents in Germany were worried about him butmore …
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Osvaldo, the Casa owner in Remedios, met me at the Viazul bus station and had me climb aboard a pedal taxi while he rode his bicycle alongside us to his home just three blocks from the central plaza, Parque Jose Marti. His and his wife’s Casa is the nicest one I’ve stayed at yet. Hismore …
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Early in the morning before catching the Viazul bus from Trinidad to Santa Clara, I dashed back up the hill to the terraced steps to check wi-fi – a great message from my Bro awaited me – he had sent me the money to the Western Union office in Santa Clara! What a great startmore …
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