Cuban profiles August 20, 2016 0 Comments Cuba, Travel It’s the people, the encounters, the relationships, that make any travels special… or, for that matter, our lives, wherever we find ourselves. And this is especially true in Cuba. Here are a few special souls I’ve encountered. Kariber and Enzo, my comadre and godson, and among the best reasons I feel so connected to this complex, and often frustrating country. Omar, my favorite Cuban Buddhist astrologer, and his new baby, at their apartment where I am welcome with tazitas de cafe, hugs and philosophical conversations about the nature of joy and suffering and the power of conscious awareness. Pablo Marzol, classical pianist, masseuse and student of the Kabbala… his cell phone screen saver is the tree of life and we spoke at length about the sephira and the power of vibratory sounds. Maria Julia was sitting in front of a crumbling mansion in Vedado with an exceptionally affectionate cat. The house, she told me, was once the German Embassy. After the revolution, a woman converted it to a guesthouse. It is due for renovation this winter. Maybe. Maria, 78, has been living there for 37 years, with 2 sisters, 5 grown kids, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The cat has become her special companion. courage cuba friendship Travel SHARE THIS PREVIOUS POST← Scenes from Old Havana NEXT POSTOpportunities and Challenges of Donald Trump’s Presidency → You May Also Like Flower Time in Girona- Guest Blog by IggyMo Getting To Know Gaudí: La Pedrera Bicycling in Rome