Day 3
We signed up for the trip for Trinidad, the second day after we arrived at our Cuban resort in Trinidad. We waited at the lobby at 8:45a.m. and were on our way on our first excursion for this trip.
The bus ride to Trinidad was not too long.
After about thirty minutes, we arrived at the city of Trinidad, Cuba.
One of the first villages found by the Spanish in the 16th century, Trinidad is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site.
Trinidad is the closest city to our resort and we went to exchange money there.
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| We visited Trinidad, Cuba recently |
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| Trinidad, Cuba is a UNESCO Heritage Cultural Site |
One of the first villages found by the Spanish in the 16th century, Trinidad is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site.
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| We exchanged money in Trinidad |
Trinidad is the closest city to our resort and we went to exchange money there.
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| Cubans lining up for their rations outside the shop in Trinidad, Cuba |
Right beside where we were lining up to exchange our money, I saw another line where Cubans were lining up for something. I asked our tour guide about it.
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| Cubans buying their rations at their store |
Our guide told us that each Cuban was to be allotted a certain ration for their necessities which they could buy each month at fixed low prices at the store.
However, if they wanted to buy more than their rationed amount, Cubans could buy these mechanizes but at higher prices. The Cubans I saw were lining up to purchase their monthly rations
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| Main Square, Trinidad, Cuba |
Our next stop was the Main Square.
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| The Main Square was designed and built in the 16th century by Spanish settlers |
It was designed and built in 16th century.
It was beautiful!
We learned that many of the decorations for the square such as the vases were imported directly from Europe.
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| Church of Holy Trinity, Trinidad, Cuba |
We visited the Church of Holy Trinity.
It is a Roman Catholic church located at the Main Square.
It is famous for the numerous sculptures above the fourteen altars.
We learned how slaves from Africa brought their religious influence with them to Cuba.
The highlight of the morning tour was visiting the La Chanchacha cafe.
It is a popular bar/ cafe for locals and tourists.
We sampled a local drink called the Canchanchara served in a small clay pot.
The drink was made with honey, lime juice,
ice, water and some alcohol.
The Cuban revolutionary soldiers used to drink la Canchanchara every morning in order to give them energy and boost their morale.
It was a refreshing beverage and we all enjoyed that drink a lot!
While sipping our drink, we enjoyed some Cuban music by a group of entertainers.
A couple of our fellow tourists danced to the lively music.
We also visited some shops in the area.
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| At the La Canchanchara, Trinidad, Cuba |
It was a great visit and we enjoyed the local flavor a great deal!
R.T.
Trinidad, Cuba
Day 3
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