Misery, life is thy name

[snaples]

So, I'm back from Cuba (since last Sunday), and was supposed to be back at work on Monday. I am still home. Why? Because Fate decided to deal me a lovely package consisting of Laryngitis (not quite the innocuous voice-robbing virus I used to think it was) and Sinusite (sp?). And guess what? It started in Cuba and thus ruined my last two days in Paradise.

BUT, despite that, I did have a lovely time, and the wedding was *gorgeous* and ohmygodiswamwithdolphins! The hotel itself is beautiful, and we were blessed with one main beach, and three virgin beaches (caleticas) which were absolutely awe-inspiring. I did a bit of snorkeling and was shocked to see that fish actually swim UP to you, and if you perchance bring bread, they eat it right out of your hands!

I also visited outside the hotel to Guardalavarca (sp?) and bought a shitload of hand-made souvenirs, and not to mention cigars.

But boy, is it ever HOT over there. I think I have a new appreciation for our balmy summers here in Montreal (if only it could be summer all year round, though). I prefer them over the sun-stroke-inducing heat in Cuba (my boyfriend and a friend each got a sun stroke ... not a pretty sight).

Oh, did I mention the lovely rum we now have? :D

EDIT: We met two absolutely fantastic couples from London during our stay in Cuba, and have now made penpals of them. One of them is an adoring fan of Harry Potter, Alan Rickman and Geoffrey Rush. :D :D

Comments

[a_belladonna]

Oh, sorry to hear that...I hope you get well soon. But of course, you've got rum now ^-^

It's always funny when you suddenly meet people with the same interests- last Saturday I was talking to a guy about Jean Claude van Damme movies, and the next moment we were talking about Alan Rickman who he thought was "cool"...(and a better topic to discuss, IMO ^-^)

[fourth-moon.livejournal.com]

Wow, that sounds splendid. The snorkeling and the beach and the fish, I mean, not the cold. I had laryngitis once or twice, and I sounded like a cross-breed between a shepherd dog and a children's rattle when coughing. Get well soon. Wrap up warm and draw pretty pictures.

If I got a chance to swim with dolphins in exchange for one week laryngitis, I'd jump at it. Of course, my boy-friend has a habit of plying me with my favorite foods and books whenever I'm sick, that makes it easier.