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Two Stories
I had conversations with two Cubans in twenty-four hours, representing very different points of view. A Dream Denied I strolled down a side street in […]
Wi-fi and Ballet
Here is a post about two unrelated Cuban experiences. Wi-fi “Do you need a wifi card?” a young man on a bench asked as I […]
Fish and Revolution
A Chicken for Fish “The man with the fish is here,” whispered the owner of the house after she quietly called our guide away from […]
Viñales
Farming is a hard life no matter where you are. Imagine having to sell 90% of your crops to the government at a price the […]
Don’t Ask Why
One of the first things I learned from our guide, photographer Luis Alarcon, was “Don’t ask why.” Why is the salary of a doctor just […]
A Mystery
Cuba is a mystery. I was there for just two weeks and have left with many more questions than answers. I have also left with […]
Summer School
So I guess it’s too soon to take another year off (or is it?). In the meantime, I’ve been researching and applying to a few […]