Sat, 7 Dec 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [621]
Our last day included some shopping and a “girl’s night” on the plaza :) Katrina, me, Laura and Lauren got a bottle of cheap wine and took it to a nice restaurant and had a great last meal together. No crying yet, but I’m sure tomorrow ... Read more >
Tags: cuba, party time
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1426]
Fidel notes: So we’re off to see Fidel! Lloyd told us that he sometimes speaks for around 6 hours ! Prompt! He apologized for being 3 minutes late! Lloyd introduced President Castro Barbara Walters once said “Castro spoke fondly of ... Read more >
Tags: cuba, fidel castro, once in a lifetime
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [878]
It’s so strange to actually be in a place where we’re not supposed to be and where not everybody assumes we’re American because they’re not used to seeing Americanos. The only reason we’re able to come here is because we have an academic invitation ... Read more >
Tags: cuba, culture
Sat, 4 Oct 1986 | By w4michael | Views [317]
Cuba was a one week holiday from work, solo. Spent my time mainly on the beach in Varadero, with 2 days at the end of the tripo in Havana.