There was a sweet briskness in the air as we set out for a 7am exercise session of Chi Gong in the zoologico. The local folks, mostly retirees, were in Chinese silk garb, while us visitors from Canada were attired in our usual Indian dhoti and kurta. The session, held in gorgeous, natural greenery, was so relaxing. I wish that our temple and ashram had sessions like this, even for fifteen to twenty minutes a day.
It was time for our taxi to arrive and to bid farewell to Laksminath, who has been so helpful to us during our stay in Rodas and Santa Clara. By 10:30 we were on our way back to Mantazas, through the countryside. The only problem with travel, and being somewhat stationary in most places in Cuba, is the vehicle fumes. Perhaps only at resorts by the open air is there some escape.
Our last real bonding with bhaktas in Cuba was in Mantazas with kirtan, and some storytelling of Krishna and the Vedas with a final wrap-up of prasadam; comprised of local rice, beans, salad, yucca, and a guacamole that was outrageously delicious. Yes, avocados are in season. Hip! Hip! Hari!
Parting with people in Cuba is always tough. They are heartfelt folks. Good emotions! Just add the devotions.
I took the time to walk and exit the city til Prana, Vallabha and Emil caught up to me with a taxi. The sun was in its descent, a hint for chanting gayatri, which is always a calming affair; three times a day.
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