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The Gravity of Despair

Crackling thunder and falling rain making rivers out of Trinidad's cobblestone streets bringing trash and debris downstream from the city's center.  The rain has been going on for days now, closing down the nightlife and slowing us all down to…

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The People Speak: On Politics & Fidel

  • August 13, 2016
  • Blog

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…

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The People Speak: #2 On Social Change

  • August 12, 2016
  • Blog

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…

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Cuba’s Next President?

  • March 19, 2013
  • Blog

“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…

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Glimpses Into Habana: An Afternoon with Mariella

  • March 28, 2012
  • Blog

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…

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Ceremonia Primera

  • March 25, 2012
  • Blog

“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…

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A Shared Moment of Grief

  • March 23, 2012
  • Blog

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…

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