Greetings all,
We're off to Cayo Largo late in the afternoon for some much needed vitamin D. Cayo Largo is located in the Archipelago de los Canarros that surrounds Cuba. Other desert keys located here are Isle of Youth, Rosario, Rico, Cantiles, Matias y Avalos. The island is covered mangroves, pine and coconut forests and white sand beaches. The wildlife consists of pelicans, frigate birds, the usual seagulls, crocodiles, iguanas and nesting sea turtles.
The flight down is very rough and the seats painfully close. We arrive at night and get our request of a room near the beach with ocean view and off the ground. We also luck out as we have no one above us due to the shape of the building.
Up and at it early breakfast and we hit the beach. There is a good breeze and the ocean is very rough. We do not get a shaded area at all and the sun is hot with clear skies. There are a lot of suits on the free side of the beach. I meet a French Canadian naturist who invites us to use their shelter when her and her husband go for lunch Fred takes advantage of the shade and I should have. I get somewhat fried.
In the evening we meet our friends Carol and her mom at the lobby bar for a drink, then supper and early to bed. Next day, as the beach has no shade spots available we spend the day around the pool as we need to watch the sun. Yes, believe it or not I Sandy need to mind the sun.
The resort has run down since our last visit and the staff are not as attentive. Food is mediocre but also we think a sign of the world recession. As return clients we given a bottle of rum on the second day and on the last day a carving of a pelican with chocolate which was a very unexpected but a pleasant surprise. Especially when you consider we had no hot water for three days, then the balance of the week it was tepid at best. No bath towels for two days. But I guess if there is no hot water laundry can't be done. Our last night the meal was the best. Filet mignon. baked potatoes, peppers and onions, soup, dessert and the best coffee of the week.
Overall while things were not the best, we accomplished what we went to Cayo Largo for, an overall tan and relaxation. Pictures will be posted on www.flickr.com/photos/fredparkins by March 11th.
So till our next trip take care and live life to the fullest every day .
Sandy & Fred
