2019-06-20 Villa Las Palmitas, Vinales Valley, Cuba
Breakfast is served on the rooftop of our homestay accommodationEarly morning fog lingers through the valley and around the hills of the Vanales ValleyOnce again we set off for a walk through the countryside of the Vanales ValleyCute, brightly painted wooden cottages line the street where we are stayingToday we have a little extra company on our walkWe pass strong oxen plowing the fields in the traditional wayWe visit a typical local farmhouse There was plenty of little piglets eagerly hovering around the sowSnack time !!! Continuing further we follow a track which leads us past more small farms and tobacco plantations The scenery of the valley with the rich red earth in contrast with the green fields and surrounding mountains looks spectacularOne of the hard working local farmersA recently planted tobacco fieldWe again visit the tobacco drying shedsThe grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence …….Visiting the tobacco farms in the Vanales Valley by horseback is a more relaxed option than by foot, especially when the temperature and humidity is high as it has been while we have been here
A Mojito would be nice …….
In the early evening after a good rest and some relaxation we decide to have dinner in one of the local restaurantsWe pass some friendly locals on our way to the main street of the small townWe check out the small local market in townFinally time for a refreshing drink …… the Cubar looked niceA margarita and a beer were perfect to quench the thirstWe decide to have dinner at Cubar ….. the chef prepared a wonderful steak and grilled vegetables for usWe also shared some amazing grilled lobsterAt our request the chef prepared a wonderful freshly cooked spicy tomato sauce to accompany our lobster …… all was absolutely delicious!!!!
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