January 2017

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Excellent trip report, my friend. I have a 'thing' for Cuba, but have not actually travelled there (yet).

A good friend of mine was there a few years back and brought back for me one of the 50th anniversary of la revolucion posters that were everywhere that year. It now sits proudly on my man cave wall.  I also have a Cuban flag and a copy of the rare, and beautiful 'Album de la Revolucion Cubana 1952 - 1959' complete with all the collectors cards. It's a gem, and ironically given its socialist theme, the most valuable book in my library.

I've always wanted to visit, and nearly won a trip there back in my youth. As a young lefty/socialist I subscribed to the 'Granma' weekly revolutionary newspaper and listened to Radio Habana. I entered an essay-writing competition and was short-listed for the prize of a trip there. Regrettably I didn't win, circumstances changed, and sadly I've still yet to get there.

One day, though.