| Page Views: 2,698 Last Visit to Cuba: April, 2003 | CUBA by swesn - last update: Sep 4, 2004 |
CUBA 2003 >>
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One country, three currencies
The land that is Castro and cigars
Crumbling colonial houses
And classic Chevrolet cars
Where everyone is meant to be equal
Every business, state-controlled
Food products, weighed and rationed
Rules and regulations, to be followed
Be surprised by the contrasts
Be shocked by the disparities
Be humbled by their lives
Be touched by their sincerities
... written by trisha
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|  | From MEXICO 2003... My Cuban experience was one of mixed feelings. I gapped at the colonial houses and 1950s Chevys with the giddy excitement of a child let loose in a toy-store. I was constantly floating around with the thought "I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M IN CUBA!". I puzzled over the disparities between what are offered to the US$-carrying tourists and what the locals can afford. I learnt bit by bit, how socialism is like on this island. I saw what was or was not on offer in the ration shops, Cuban-peso stores and local eateries. I queued with the locals and ate the same awful food and questionable syrup drinks. Having such an eye-opening experience myself, I could not understand the determined and blatant ignorance of the sun-sand-sea-sequins tourists who come to Cuba for a week or two. For more photos, please click HAVANAVINALESTRINIDADCIENFUEGOSTo FRENCH POLYNESIA 2003...
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JessH Thu Oct 18, 2007 07:44 UTC
Hi Trisha. I really enjoyed your tips and stories about Cuba; my ratings are definitely with you. I hope to visit this beautiful country one day soon! Greetings from sunny Dubai / Jess :-) | PA68 Thu Mar 8, 2007 12:52 UTC
Enjoyed your Cuba places very much. heading over there in three days time and visiting all the same places. Thanks for sharing! | susanpingu Mon Jul 31, 2006 20:54 UTC
Very interesting travel page on Cuba - I think I get the most "feel" for the Cuba experience from you! Thanks! | PeterMitchell Wed Jul 26, 2006 19:04 UTC
I sampled Cuban cigars and Havana Club Rum in Havana in Fall 2003. But, I didnt find either to be superior to my favorite non-Cuban cigars & rum. I'm just as happy smoking Avos or Arturos, and drinking Matusalem or Zacapa. |
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