23:08
I've just exchanged 50€ for 15.000 Cuban pesos, a 1:300 exchange rate, which is better than the official ones, I think. Or maybe I've been ripped off. I don't care, when westerners get scammed in Cuba, they still think they've gotten a good deal. Have a meal for 5€, all Cubans will believe it's overpriced, whilst people like me would be surprised at such a low cost.
Regardless, I've split my money up into several locations because I don't want to be robbed and left with nothing. However, it's also illegal to take Cuban pesos out of Cuba, so I really have to remember where that stuff is in order to not cause a scene. With my newly acquired Cuban pesos I will hopefully be able to afford WiFi.
I've gotten WiFi for three hours, it was actually only 25 CUP per hour for Cubans. Everyone else had to pay 200 CUP / hour of internet, with a credit card as a preferred method of payment.
Some time later we went out and walked around in Havana, at the shore, through the city. I've taken many fascinating photos and have seen a lot.
01:43
Oh man, now I've been awake for over 24 hours. It's been a long day, so much to learn and process. I should get a good night of sleep before being too tired to experience tomorrow!
Havana, Cuba (GMT-4)
**Friday, 25th of April 2025**
----END OF DAY 1 OF THE CUBA BRIGADE----
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