Day 8, 9 and 10 - Trinidad and our return trip

The last 3 days days of our trip was mainly to visit trinidad, relax by the beach and our hectic flight back -Iberia, Again.!

Few pics of our last 3 days in Cuba.

Thanks once again to one and all for making this trip a success.

Would like to thank Amelio, Aryaal, Santos, Michelle, and Louise for their fantastic backup support.

Day 6 and 7 - Cienfuegos to Hanabanilla and hanabanilla to Trinidad

17^th November, 2010

Day 4 into our Cuban adventure, and we had sufficient warning that today was going to a tough nut to crack. We were told that the distance would not be too much but the steep hills would drain us, and drain us it did.!

We hit the rollercoaster hills section within 20 minutes of riding. And oh yes, it was difficult. It was a bit overcast, that it help us, but nevertheless the humidity factor was quite high. The team really did very well to keep up the momentum.

Day 5 – Rancho Luna to Cienfuegos return trip

16^th November, 2010

Day 3 of riding of our Cuban challenge. Today’s ride was supposed to be an easier day to prepare ourselves for the following days of intense cycling. But it turned out to be a bit tougher than expected, perhaps because of the speed at which we did the final ride.

Day 4 - Matanzas to Cienfuegos

15^th November, 2010

Day 2 of our Cuban cycle escapade. On the whole it was much easier ride today in terms of the flatness of the entire terrain, but the distance was a lot further.

Had a great breakfast at our hotel in Veradaro – the best of the trip so far. Started from our hotel and had our bus transfer to our last destination point near Matanzas. Started cycling at around 9:00 am and started cycling south towards Cienfuegos.

Day 3 - Playa Jibacoa to Matanzas

14^th November, 2010

Technically day 1 of our Cuban cycling escapade, and what a day it was.!

Had a quick breakfast (speciality was cheese and Jam.!) and met up for a team briefing at half past 8. Amelio, out tour guide briefed us on dos and don’ts – pee behind bush was acceptable if needed. Arial (pronounced Areeyal) was our cycle leader and led us well, he did.!

Day 2 – Trip to Cuba – Part Deux

13^th November 2010.

Well, about to leave my hotel and trying to finally get to Cuba, once again.!

This really does feel like a true challenge at the moment

Hotel stay and food were fine.

Taking an earlier flight of to Madrid today, hoping to be well on time to catch my connecting flight to Cuba

IB 3163 – 10:55 (LHR) – 13:45(MAD)

IB 6621 – 17:00 (MAD) – HAV (21:10)

Stay tunes to what happens next.!

Day 1 - Flight to Cuba

12 Nov 2010, Friday - finally the time has come to leave the murky winter of UK behind and off to warm, humid conditions in Cuba. Just about to finish last minute packing before i airport.

IB 3175 - 12:15(LHR) - 15:35(MAD)

IB 6621 - 17:00(MAD) - 21:10(HAV) 

Hope to update this page tonight with pics of the group, flight etc.

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So many things...so Little time..!

With the clock ticking, and only 3 days left before i depart to Cuba, the amount of last minute things to buy/arrange/organise, is mounting by the day.

Kind of a roller coaster of emotions in terms of stress, anxiety, excitement all combined into one ever growing mass of apprehensiveness.! 

Anyways stay tuned to my daily report once the i embark on my quest.

Thanks for all those who have contributed and i bet your contribution will not go unnoticed.