Item #12 - Go Kayaking

Our last day on the beach in Cuba was a beautiful one. The water was calm once again after a cold front had come through - it was perfect for taking out a kayak for the first time.

I'm not sure what would have been easier - a one-person or a two-person kayak, but my friend Korin and I gave the two-person kayak a whirl and had fun. Thankfully, there were no grades given on paddling as our rhythm wasn't great and we kept hitting each others' paddles. :)

Item #15 - Go Horseback Riding

Following the river cruise where I tried lobster, our next stop was at a farm with all sorts of options for activities - one of which was horseback riding. Just like trying the lobster earlier, the opportunity to ride a horse presented itself and I thought, "Why not?"

The positives:

• The horses were very tame.
• The horses weren't too large - they were about my height.
• The route was short - just up the road and back again.

Prior to this opportunity, I had been thinking I'd find an hour-long ride I could go on somewhere. But after the ride (which wasn't longer than 10 minutes), it was interesting to realize that 'up the road and back' was just enough. Going horseback riding simply means I tried, not I had to complete a trail ride. Whew!

Item #3 - Eat something I've never tried before

With the help of a recent trip to Cuba, I've been able to cross a few more things off my mini bucket list. Up first: food!

While sailing down a river during one of our excursions, we had the option to have a lobster snack. Well, for 5 pesos (equivalent to $5) each, why not?

The lobster was pretty good, and I'm glad I tried it. While I may not rush out to a restaurant to have it again, this non-seafood lover is glad she gave the 'chicken of the sea' a taste.