Wednesday, October 7th

Today I have a free day.  I have had such wonderful experiences that I am completely satisfied.  I spent a lot of time in Old Havana, stayed in Vedado, and saw the tourist sites that I wanted to see.  On top of that I had very special days with Norma and Anna.

It was time to make a decision on something I had been putting off.  To go to the Tropicana cabaret or not????
Everyone goes there.  It has been running since 1939, formerly owned by the mafia- no Castro did not close it down, but he did close the casinos.  The venue is open air on six acres of tropical gardens.
Remember I Love Lucy?  Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz) played at the fictional Tropicana night club.

Finally I decide not to go.  It just doesn't feel right after my days being a part of the real Havana. Sitting with hundreds of tourists on excursions.  If I go back to Havana, maybe I'll go.

So today I will just hang out here around the hotel and at Sofia's, of course.  Alex will call me at 10 a.m. tomorrow to see what I want to do for my last day.