our little village....

this is the view along one of the paths to our hotel room....which is lovely and comfortable...large and spacious. i love the feeling of being in a small and friendly village! I understand that this 'reality' is nothing like the real Cuban life.....and i figured out a few years ago that i come here to relax, seek some respite from the cold and harsh winters we endure....and to enjoy the ocean, the sand....the beach walks are just so beautiful. Real Cuba, in contrast, is much wilder and less lush.....but even altho the small homes alone the roadside are well tended, there is such a sense of poverty. i find it a bit overwhelming to witness this......the Cuban people are pretty exceptional i think! Generous and kind and very helpful.....but to be in the cluttered cities is just too hard for me. I love the feeling of freedom i have have here at the resort.....when i feel overwhelmed with stimulation...which is pretty frequently, i have the secure feeling of knowing i can retreat to our lovely cool and spacious room!

Terry and i are both dealing with upset tummy issues....it usually hits us about this time in the trip, and luckily we can take care of ourselves pretty easily. 2 more days and the we pack our bags and head home. Because we've had 2 weeks i don't feel too sad to be leaving....i think we are both just fine with heading home.