{"product_id":"jour-6-preparation-avant-le-retour-a-varadero","title":"Day 6: Preparation before returning to Varadero","description":"I get up before the sun again this morning. Another wonderful sight! \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_064631221992295744175572_7323fbfb-d1e8-4a8c-95eb-e4091cf4a257_480x480.jpg?v=1683053433\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_064631221992295744175572_7323fbfb-d1e8-4a8c-95eb-e4091cf4a257.jpg?v=1683053433\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \nToday I'm going to get ready to leave. I'm going to take one last day of rest and then do the 100 km I have left to do to catch my flight tomorrow night at 9pm. It's pretty special! Tomorrow morning I'm going to leave to catch my flight. It's like I'm leaving Victoriaville to go to Sherbrooke. I start by having my little Cuban coffee in the same little kiosk from the day before. \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0701504140941477755848642_5b7a29f0-5a9d-44cf-a0db-09886fc4f13d_480x480.jpg?v=1683053515\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0701504140941477755848642_5b7a29f0-5a9d-44cf-a0db-09886fc4f13d.jpg?v=1683053515\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n I buy myself 3 ham rolls and a dozen donuts in advance for tomorrow's trip. \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1014512305211879324593176-768x1024_480x480.jpg?v=1683053576\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1014512305211879324593176-768x1024.jpg?v=1683053576\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n I buy more vegetables to eat tonight: a yuca, a potato (Boniato), a chili pepper, an onion and three tomatoes. The cost: 25 CUP ($1.40) \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0939387152871301858121456_480x480.jpg?v=1683052499\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0939387152871301858121456.jpg?v=1683052499\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n I take advantage of this penultimate day to go for a little bike ride, but I'm not the one pedaling. Cost: 20 CUP ($1.20) \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0920537853491519623941225_480x480.jpg?v=1683053722\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0920537853491519623941225.jpg?v=1683053722\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n This morning again I am helping Osmany unload \"cossins\" to sell at the market which is located opposite my house. \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0821296364808833434210960_480x480.jpg?v=1683053790\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0821296364808833434210960.jpg?v=1683053790\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_082150404521024057901476-768x576_480x480.jpg?v=1683053842\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_082150404521024057901476-768x576.jpg?v=1683053842\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n Afterwards, I take a short break by enjoying a ham sandwich and a mango juice for 20 CUP. ($1.20) \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1018266555394846583994291-768x576_480x480.jpg?v=1683053907\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1018266555394846583994291-768x576.jpg?v=1683053907\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \nI'm going to see my neighbor downstairs and her little, affectionate, untethered dog! \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1038292782060839055640479-768x1024_480x480.jpg?v=1683053964\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1038292782060839055640479-768x1024.jpg?v=1683053964\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n I take a long walk on the beach and I see a dead goat with flowers. \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1044146129670583448087020_480x480.jpg?v=1683054043\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1044146129670583448087020.jpg?v=1683054043\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n I learned a little later that it is an offering to the female god of the sea who is called Yemaya of the Yoruba religion. Here is the representation of Yemaya according to Wikipedia located in Brazil \n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/yemaya-768x1024_480x480.jpg?v=1683054113\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/yemaya-768x1024.jpg?v=1683054113\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n Statue of Iemanja in \u003ca title=\"Santa Vitória do Palmar\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Santa_Vit%C3%B3ria_do_Palmar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSanta Vitória do Palmar\u003c\/a\u003e in Brazil\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLearn more about Yemaya: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iemanja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iemanja\u003c\/a\u003e Learn more about the Yoruba religion:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yoruba_(religion)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yoruba_(religion)\u003c\/a\u003e I meet Rodolfo, a taxi driver, who owns a beautiful 1957 Ford Fairlane \u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e. The name is derived from\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,;\" title=\"Henry Ford\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Henry_Ford\"\u003eHenry Ford\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e's\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,;\" title=\"Domain (territory)\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Domaine_(territoire)\"\u003eestate\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"new\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none; text-decoration: none; color: #dd3333; hyphens: none;\" title=\"Fair Lane (nonexistent page)\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fair_Lane\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\"\u003eFair Lane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"indicateur-langue\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: monospace; font-size: small; vertical-align: baseline; background: none; word-spacing: -0.4em;\" title='Equivalent of the article \"Fair Lane\" in another language'\u003e\u003ci style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"extiw\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none; text-decoration: none; color: #6b4ba1; hyphens: none;\" title=\"en:Fair Lane\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_Lane\"\u003e(en)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,;\" title=\"Michigan\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michigan\"\u003eMichigan\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e This vehicle is worth 30,000 CUC ($42,000) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0954546352004216800532663_480x480.jpg?v=1683054218\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_0954046718856013129224868_480x480.jpg?v=1683054269\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI return to the beach and leave an ephemeral trace in the sand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1205087225966966145117975-768x576_480x480.jpg?v=1683054320\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I also see a type of jellyfish here called Barquito del mar. Apparently the burn is very painful. I haven't tried it, because I tend to take these things at face value!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1448465241504122997177672_480x480.jpg?v=1683054431\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you crush it, it makes a \u003cstrong\u003ePOP\u003c\/strong\u003e , like a plastic bubble. Later, I observe young people playing a game similar to tennis, but also similar to squash. After a while I am asked if I want to play and I happily accept. This game is called \u003cstrong\u003etennis de cancha\u003c\/strong\u003e . Tennis as I know it here is called \u003cstrong\u003etennis de campo\u003c\/strong\u003e . The serve must hit the front wall and fall between the 2 red lines drawn on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1308444854363373657349480_480x480.jpg?v=1683054516\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1352578407919302412882223_480x480.jpg?v=1683054566\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I am very happy to live this new experience! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_16081585467935517895414_480x480.jpg?v=1683054619\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I admire the patience of this fisherman near a ruined bridge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_2343457524092854524379017_480x480.jpg?v=1683054687\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_2344323179027818292537994_480x480.jpg?v=1683054758\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI am amazed by this young girl who is celebrating her 15th birthday: \u003cstrong\u003equince de años\u003c\/strong\u003e . This important moment in the life of a young teenager is celebrated in an intense way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1407581111888780865740622_480x480.jpg?v=1683055629\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Learn more about the 15th birthday party: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/F%C3%AAte_des_15_ans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/F%C3%AAte_des_15_ans\u003c\/a\u003e I go back to the street and I see a coachman who had a problem with his tire that came off the wheel. It's more like a piece of rubber that is wrapped around the wheel. Fortunately, he fixed the situation quickly... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1125431104236552984795171_480x480.jpg?v=1683055739\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e There are really a lot of electric scooters on the streets. These little machines cost 2000 CUC ($2800). The registration of these vehicles will be mandatory starting next year. For now, it is possible to drive these machines without registration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1651327475907324253678252_480x480.jpg?v=1683055804\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI met Marcel, a Quebecer who comes to Guanabo several times a year to get some body heat. No photos for obvious reasons... For the past three days I've been taking the opportunity to eat ice cream for 1.75 CUC ($2.45). It's my little end-of-afternoon ritual! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1447041594550753237969444-768x1024_480x480.jpg?v=1683055873\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Here is my dinner, potatoes (Boniato).... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1616362690457604342054048_480x480.jpg?v=1683055926\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e And yuca... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_163809764174187575051085_480x480.jpg?v=1683055973\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I see a dog in the park taking time to rest before the eventful night. I can observe the signs of dream activity in this little mutt. These signs are manifested by rapid movements of his limbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1527282277604458802134431-768x1024_480x480.jpg?v=1683056041\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the evening, I go back to buy three donuts for immediate consumption, they are so good. Cost of the operation: 0.45 CUC (0.63$) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_2200234282475617952539930_480x480.jpg?v=1683056099\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI can't wait to start cycling again!!! Three days in the same place is a bit too much for me! It reminds me of a certain episode with Martin Matte in the beautiful malaises.... ah ah ah. Tomorrow will be my last day! I am very happy to have learned more things about the customs and traditions of Cubans. Be good and life will reward you! A smile costs nothing, so you know what to do...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e David Beauchesne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Fast123 Photos\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast123","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128234774782,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0615\/7244\/files\/20191228_1014512305211879324593176.jpg?v=1718631171","url":"https:\/\/www.fast123.ca\/en\/products\/jour-6-preparation-avant-le-retour-a-varadero","provider":"FastHoraire.ca RapidoVélo.com Fast123.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}