Sunday, December 23, 2012
Cuba Day 3 - Santa Clara
I was planning to go to the Tabacoo factory and the Casa de la Ciudad, but both are closed on Sundays, and unfortunately is not mentioned in Lonely Planet guide. So I went to look for a church instead, 'cause it's Sunday, and so happened just around the corner of my casa is a small church, just started worshiping. The pastor invited me in, so I sat there, for the whole service, even though I didn't understand a word. After that, I had nothing else to do, so I just headed to the square, and join the locals, spend an afternoon sitting and people watching. There is always someone playing music, and as the night draws near, there are just more and more music. It doesn't look like they are playing for money, they just play for the joy of it, and that's the best kind of music. They are mostly seniors who are sitting there to enjoy this traditional Cuban jazz. The young people are mostly kissing in the corner, or lining up for restaurants, or enjoying a beer on the patio. As I was sitting there a fellow came to me and gave me an offer to a restaurant, $8 for all dishes. He sounded like someone who is onto a scam, but I thought what could go wrong with a meal, besides it's Cuba, it's suppose to be safe. So I followed him to the restaurant, and it is a proper restaurant, just the location is in middle of no where. Greeted me was the overs-sized restaurant owner. I ordered a grilled pork. I had no idea what comes next. Whoop there comes a dish almost half the size of the table, and 3 huge pork steaks with skin! The rice and salads are extra. After I finished the dinner, I could hardly walk. I could understand why the owner is over-sized. sorry... cruel joke.
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