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Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Final Day 9

Our last day in Cuba ended with a visit to Fusterlandia before we headed to the airport. A crazy Picasso meets Gaudi situation where the artist converted his home and many others in the community into glistening, colorful, funny, joyous celebrations of art, community and Cuba. A very befitting way to end our trip. What… Read More Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Final Day 9

July 1, 2016June 27, 2016 lsbanu2 Comments

Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 7

Las Terrazas a reclaimed coffee plantation is a self-sustaining community project, a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1984. Bird watching, hiking, horseback riding are among the offering. A community of over 1000 inhabitants and the area has schools, a daycare, a small clinic, library, ration store and a coffee shop. Maria, pictured below was the… Read More Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 7

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 lsbanuLeave a comment

Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 4

Day 4:  We visited Santa Clara Ballet and Dance School and were treated to a dance performance. The kids performing were about 12 and in their second year in residence. When asked what they liked most about being in the school, one answered….dancing. When asked what they liked least, another answered….homework. Universal answers. I have… Read More Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 4

June 21, 2016June 20, 2016 lsbanuLeave a comment

Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 3

We stopped at a local ration store. Ari explained how the system worked. In Trinidad de Cuba, (established 1514 like Sancti Spiritus) we talked with Julio Munoz, owner of a local casa particulare (Bed and Breakfast) and heard about the challenges of running a home business in Cuba. The owner, educated as an engineer is… Read More Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 3

June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 lsbanuLeave a comment

Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 1

This is no Rum Diary, ala Hunter Thompson. Rather this series of 9 gentle blog posts chronicle our recent trip to Cuba. Before I offer my account let me begin with a few disclaimers: The relationship status between the U.S and Cuba is complicated. My observations are bound to upset  or annoy people on both… Read More Cuban Coffee Chronicles – Day 1

June 17, 2016June 17, 2016 lsbanuLeave a comment

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