My time in Cuba...
Nothing could have mentally neither physically prepared me for the indescribable experience that I would encounter visiting the forgotten island of Cuba. A place overloaded with culture, every corner I turned presented a picture perfect opportunity, an amateur photographer I might be but none of that matters when your in Cuba. After a nine hour flight, I was desperate to see the island and boy was I not at all disappointed!
We arrived in Varadero, Matanzas for the first part of a trip. Renowned for its modern shopping centres, authentic markets and the 12 mile beach resort. If you visit Varadero (which I INISIT you do) stay at Quatro Palma ( Starfish resort) you have the beach on your doorstep, complete with water sports and 24 hours bars.
I spent most my time at the beach because well... look at it, need I explain?
Varadero Beach
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Swimsuit: Marks and spencers |
The melanin power is apparent from the moment you get off the plane, something I definitely wasn't used to.
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Bikini: Missguided |
I love a good beat but with the heat levels that high (38 degrees), my (anastasia beverly hills) gleam highlighter and an ombre lip was my go to look. But in the evening, that was a different story.
The Quatro Palma hotel hosts a number of restaurants, one being a traditional Italian and although the views and food were spectacular, the mosquito overload was not.
The Sights to see
There is so much too see and so much to discover.
Travelling with adults definitely has its advantages, they organised the excursions and mini trips (so happy they did).
We visited the renowned cities in Cuba including Cienfuegos & Santci, Santa Clara (The resting place of Che Guevara) along with Trinidad and the Valley De Los Ingenios.
One word: Life-changing.
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Santa Clara: the city dedicated to the countries hero Che Guevara |
I didn't know much about Guevara, until I visited Santa Clara. I never anticipated the overwhelming feeling that overcame me when visiting his memorial. I realised that Che was not just a Cuban hero but a hero to many Africans, including my Dad.