Most Inspirational Moment
Havana is one amazing city which you will never forget. The buildings are so grand I don't think I have ever seen ceilings so high. It matches the persona of many Cubans whom I found to be extremely graceful, elegant, full of substance, charming and highly educated. They may not have much in the way of material possessions but they know what they need and make the most of and appreciate what they do have. Their resourcefulness knows no bounds and I feel proud and privileged to have known them and shared their capital city with them if only for a few precious days. Also I was mesmerized and fell into a trance whilst watching the women in the Cigar Factory it must take years of practice to be so good at rolling Cigars. I have a lot of repsect and patience for Factory Workers, they are the salt of the earth (or perhaps that should be sugar hee-hee).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was Cuban and so very highly educated and knowledgeable about many aspects of life in Cuba. He is very experienced and could answer all of our questions. He was also very well organised and we managed to get everything we wanted to get done in the space and time that we had available. Often he would give very detailed information whilst travelling to and from places on the bus and he could go on for more than an hour. (I might have fallen asleep on one occasion because I couldn't keep up with my concentration but in my defence it was siesta time and the holiday was so calming and relaxing I couldn't help it:)
Advice for Potential Travellers
Visit this destination over and above others around the World before the political context changes forever!!! Cuba is original, classic, special and unforgettable to say the least. I feel so lucky to have been able to experience it.However just one small point about the food. If you like spicy Thai and Indian curries etc take some hot chilli sauce with you to the restaurants to add to the food because I wish I had done this.
Suggestions
Go! go! go!