50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution

50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution
2nd
January

Posted by Herbert Sebastian on Jan 02, 2009 in

Part 1.

I arrived home early this morning after spending ten days in the tropical island of Cuba. I was there on vacations but it turned out to be so much more rewarding almost life changing experience. I covered most of the north Peninsula on a motor bike. Talking to people who were not afraid of sharing the little they have. I then moved south to Havana, the capital; An amazing city frozen in time.

The Cuban people live under a Communist regime and the rule of Fidel Castro. For most Cubans a true national hero like the ones we read in history books.

As much the USA government has made you believe that Communism is EVIL. Think again. I have just seen a country without social classes and where EVERY person has the right to food provided by the state as well as free social care for life.

The most beautiful thing to me was in actuality a cosmetic one. There is absolutely NO ADVERTISING anywhere on the island. Fuck that was great!

How this tiny island has survived with dignity and certain joy almost 50 years of the US embargo even after the end of the cold war and new fictional threats such as "terrorism" is a sad mystery to me.

Read about CUBA and the only real successful REVOLUTION from the 20th century. Be inspired! I so recommend you learn more about this island in the Caribbean sea. Then write a letter to Washington and ask them to lift the embargo. If that doesn't do anything then go and visit Cuba through Mexico because thats the only way Americans can do it. You will discover a beautiful peaceful country filled with music and breathtaking tropical beaches and colonial cities.

Will post photos once I develop them (yes I still shoot film)

I wish all the BEST year of our lives.

Salúd

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