20 more kilometres to Matanzas in the drizzling rain. Cuba has been much colder than we expected. The route got more beautiful, but the hills got larger. Arrived in Matanzas at about 9:30am and quickly gorged ourselves on omelette in a roll with cheese. Bought some bread pizzas for later as there seems to be very little food on the routes. The roll seller spoke fantastic English so we could briefly discuss what it was like in Cuba when the Russians moved out. Got the impression that Cuba before they left was a much better place. Stopped raining now and at the only internet place in town (the post office). Doubt whether we will get to many places to post these updates as they are few and far between. Could not update our website as the hosting company that I chose is barred from Cuba. Found out about a train at 10pm to Santiago de Cuba (in the east of the island). Cycling east to west would mean that we would avoid fighting a head on wind most of our journey. Undecided, we went back to a classic Cuban taverna overlooking a busy junction and square. Left after a shandy and coffee to find somewhere to camp. Headed up the coast, didn’t manage to find a cheap rowing boat up the river, bit did happen upon a decent spot on the beach to camp
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