Waiting patiently, day by day
They were “counting the days to get home,” as Gayle put it. It was as if they had stepped into a nightmare, and all they wanted was for it to end. The vacation they had spent so much time and money planning had turned out to be a total washout. Gayle said her family was devastated by the way her birthday trip ended up. She explained that the incident had a profound effect on her family because her husband, Steve, had felt guilty and had let her down.
Having fun in Cuba
The calm waters of Varadero's beach were a welcome relief for the Evans family, and they were only a short walk from their hotel. Additionally, they lucked out with wonderful weather throughout their trip. Prior to checking into their resort, the family got to enjoy some time in Havana. In response to the implication that she was bashing Cuba, Gayle said, “I'm not slamming Cuba at all — we loved spending a couple of days in Havana before going to this hotel, and the beach was everything we wanted.”