Day 14 Tuesday, January 22: Varadero to Toronto to Ottawa

	Bird of the Day: Northern Mockingbird

We relaxed over our breakfast and enjoyed a chat with Jorge and his daughter who just graduated as a dentist.



We took a short hike to bid farewell to the beach and the casa. Jorge had arranged for a cab to pick us up and take us to the airport. House sparrows greeted us inside the terminal!

Birds seen January 22, 2013
*new birds bolded

Bird of the Day: Northern Mockingbird

1. Cattle Egret
2. Turkey Vulture
3. Northern Mockingbird
4. House Sparrow

Cuba trip
Total birds: 128
Lifers: 46


As we flew over Cuba



we remembered our good times



we carried many memories of
• the people



• the scenery



• the signs



• the bird watching!



And, to bring it all back, we can always make a ...

Mojito

The mojito was born in Havana, Cuba. There are five customary ingredients: mint, rum, powdered sugar,
lime, and club soda.

Ingredients:
4 mint leaves
1 lime (for juicing)
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
2 ounces white rum
2 ounces club soda
1 sprig of mint (for garnishing)
crushed ice

Preparation:
1. Put the mint leaves into a tall glass squeeze the lime juice over them.
2. Add the powdered sugar and then muddle (squeeze/compress) the mint,
lime juice and sugar together. Add crushed ice.
3. Stir in the rum and top off with the club soda.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig.