Cuba Day 11 - Varadero

Today rode the morning bus back to Havana, and transfered to Varadero. I think Lonely Planet gave me the wrong impression that this place will be like Cancun, with many resorts side by side, and shopping malls. When I arrived, I do see some big hotels from far away, but from where I am, the main town area, it's just a normal Cuban city to me. Where I'm staying, I see chickens running around in the backyard. I don't think you can see that in Cancun. I originally decided to come here because Lonely Planet says the diving shops here offer day excursion to the Bay of Pigs from here, which would have worked out perfectly for my itinerary. However my health has not been very good on this trip. Let's just wait and see if I'll gain back my strength in time.