Days 14-15 Fly Cancun to Havana Cuba

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Friday was a well earned rest day in Cancun after 2 hectic weeks in Mexico. Spent time walking the wide sandy beaches of the Caribbean Sea & back by the esplanade road that seems to split the island.

Today arrived early evening in Havana Cuba and joined my Scottish friends for the start of the next phase of this trip.

Observationsm of Mexico. It is a much bigger country than I realised having covered nearly 3000 kms in the south of the country over 8 days.

Recent like its ancient history has been one of struggle for Mexico. When Napoleon invaded Spain in the early 1800's all the Central & South American countries occupied by Spain saw an opportunity to break free. It took approxiately 11 years & over 1 million lives lost before Mexican Independence was achieved in 1821. Mexico's 1st Constitution gave all the power to the Church & who then abused that power both economically & politically. More disruption occurred & in 1924 a new constitution stripped the church of all power, took ownership of the churches & closed convents. Later dictators & civil war with the Zapatistas resistance means Mexico has only had normal independence since 1950 although corruption is still regarded as bad.

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Photos

Turtle nests
Allowed a little space between all the hotels

Modern day worship of Sun God
Not as straight as Mayan pillars

Dinner
Hot sauces