The Things You Need in Cuba!

17:55 hrs.
01 Oct 15

     Yes Dear Readers, I am back!
     Chef Blaine has returned to The WAYWARD INN.

     I must say that my LOBSTER and I had the most fantastic time at Breezes Veradaro on the Island of Cuba. It is an all inclusive resort. And by that, I mean the booze and food are FREE! But, it will still cost you. Let me explain so you can understand. TIPS. Everyone is looking for tips from the tourists. Why? Well, let's back up the history truck a bit. After the Cuban Revolution in the late 1950's and the October Crisis in 1962 a trade embargo was enacted between the US  and Cuba leaving the island nation exchanging goods with the Soviet Bloc. Cuba's prime export was sugar and the USSR bought a lot of sugar. Prior to 1990 Cuba was the third largest sugar producer in the world.

     So, what happened after 1990? Well Nancy, the Iron Curtain was coming down and the Soviets could no longer support themselves or any of their satellite countries. This left the Cubans, the Somalis and all the other Left Leaning countries out in the cold. Everyone knows what happened in Somalia but in Cuba they were a little better off. Not much but a little better. After the realization that the Cuban people would have to pull themselves out of the trenches about five years ago Castro allowed Cubans to own their own businesses. This means the Cuban people can work in a semi-open market.

Hear endeth the lesson

07:25 hrs.
04 Oct 15

     Face cloths
     Bar soap
     Imodium
     Large mug type drink holders with lids
     Toilet paper
     Zip loc bags to seal things
     Baby powder
     Snacks for in hotel room
     A sun hat
     Waterproof sunscreen