History Speaks: An interview with 83 year old Juan Francisco Marcos
On my most recent trip to Cuba, on a search for some fresh coffee straight from a farmer, on a side road just wandering towards the coast, we found an amazing historical story in a new friend Juan Francisco Marco…
A day in Havana
The long bar at the café on Calle Opispo is filled with empty eyes and squared off elbows. No one is looking at anyone, and there is a quiet desperation shared amongst them. Behind the bar, the barista busy’s himself…
The People Speak: On Politics & Fidel
Video 3 of a 4 part series with my friend in Cuba. Another perspective, although brief, on an aspect of the story of Fidel that few people know, on the loyalty he has instilled in many Cubans for the dignity…
The People Speak: #2 On Social Change
The impact of heavy tourism and more money coming in to Cuba, according to many Cubans I spoke to is as this man says, "Cuba is losing values." The disparity in incomes is growing creating a new challenge for Cuba…
Reflections of a Global Citizen: From Part II
I have heard it said that what we teach and bring to the world is that which we need for ourselves first and foremost. I believe it to be true. My work being that of working to support, create and…
Cuba’s Next President?
“I am going to be the next president of Cuba,” he tells me. I can’t deny the statement gets my attention. He sits next to me, a cigarette hanging out of his lips, and his face deeply lined with a…
Glimpses Into Habana: An Afternoon with Mariella
To purchase the book, The Breath of Cuba, please click here. If you are interested in traveling to Cuba, please consider booking your travel with The Breath of Cuba Travel to support the author. Cheri offers custom and signature tours to…
Ceremonia Primera
“Be careful when you go there. You might see things you’ve never seen before that might frighten you. I’ve been watching the way you are, and your heart is very open. You must take care when you go there and…
A Shared Moment of Grief
A smiling giant pops through the door today speaking perfect English, “Cheri, hello. How are you?” I almost have a smile attack. My beloved angel and brother, Gabriel is visiting me first thing in the morning speaking his first greeting…