Cuba - Dia Siete - La Ultimá Noche

Dia Siete - La Ultimá Noche 

Last day was packed, and for me, it was my favorite day as a whole. I loved parts of each day, but for me this was just the best. Day 7 started by meeting DJ Jigue a music producer, historian, and all around amazing guy! He talked about the evolution of the Underground Cuban music scene, influenced by US, Caribbean, and the political climate/ economy of the times. Specifically the “Epoca Especíal”, The Special Period, the mid-nineties when Cuba was in economic recession. 

After the visit with DJ Jigüe, we went near the beach to visit a painter Sandra Dooley. I met her dogs, and loved the tile work in her home. Her art was a lot of cats, and girls. Really beautiful. Then for lunch we ate at Fusterlandia. This was my favorite artist experience. The pool, the mermaids, all those tiles. Dreamy. 

  


Then we went to the LGBT center to meet Mariella Castro. She is the daughter of Raul, and niece to Fidel. Her organization is doing great work. 

I must have stepped out! Missed this group pic

The next events are the pinnacle of fun in my opinion! We changed clothes, and went to the very first home restaurant, a Palladar and the owner, Uber, was so extra, I just loved everything about his fabulousness. Dinner was one of the best meals. 

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Then a quick bus ride over to Fabrica de Arte. This was my favorite place we visited, but I like to dance, and listen to music, and shop, and make art. A few of us were photographed like mugshots wearing glasses. I wear glasses, but not that night, so in line, I said, “ERICA - give me yours!”

"Bored" in Russian. This guy just handed to me. I guess I look Eastern European?

Then we danced, and finally Marla and I made it home around 2 am. Was a good way for me to end the trip. Next day, early awake, to the bus, to the airport. Adios, Cuba. Que viajé fantastíco!