“ From the Bridge”Celebrating “La Navidad Cubana”Before the fall of Batista, Cuba was considered to be a staunch Catholic Nation. As in other Christian countries, Christmas was considered a religious ho… Hank Bracker
“ No one could have imagined a place like Havana, Cuba. It is absurdly contradictory, always arguing with itself over whether it is audacious or meek, heroic or stupid, beautiful or abhorrent. Ed Kirwan
“ Story telling is not a career, it's a calling. I've been writing true and compelling news my entire professional life. My novels are packs of lies Glen Carter
“ We speak in Spanish when we make love. English seems an impossible language for intimacy. Cristina García
“ When they reached their ship, Ed gazed out at the bay. It was black. The sky was black, but the bay was even blacker. It was a slick, oily blackness that glowed and reflected the moonlight like a blac… Clark Zlotchew
“ Juan Ponce de LeónOn April 2, 1513, according to legend while searching for the Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León discovered Florida. In actual fact, it was more likely that he was out seeking the gold… Hank Bracker
“ The war that killed my grandfather and great-uncles and thousands of other blacks is only a footnote in our history books. Cristina García
“ I resent the hell out of the politicians and generals who force events on us that structure our lives, that dictate the memories we'll have when we're old. Cristina García
“ I'm thirty-six years old and I've been married once and he left and I don't want to feel this way anymore. Like I can't be vulnerable. Can't relax. It's exhausting, always being on the defensive, keep… Noah Hawley
“ Have you lost your damn mind? Running like that?” He spoke in Spanish. “You’re pushing me over the edge, Antonio.” She pitched her voice so low he could barely hear. “Bringing me to this place, hangin… Linda Bond
“ Travel to CubaGenerally Tourist travel to Cuba is prohibited under U.S. law for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The hard and fast rules have been relaxed s… Hank Bracker
“ That's because true travel, the kind with no predetermined end, is one of the most selfish endeavors we can possibly undertake-an act in which we focus solely on our own fulfillment, with little regar… Stephanie Elizondo Griest
“ Offspring were a joy or a shame, but still the crown of their elders, nature's unpredictable creatures. Achy Obejas
“ Alejandro de Humboldt National ParkOutside of the major cities, the great majority of Cuba is agricultural or undeveloped. Cuba has a number of national parks where it is possible to see and enjoy som… Hank Bracker
“ José Martí is recognized as the George Washington of Cuba or perhaps better yet, as Simon Bolivar, the liberator of South America. He was born in Havana on January 28, 1853, to Spanish parents. His mo… Hank Bracker
“ Zoological Parks South of Florida“Cuba has several zoos, the largest of which are in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. The Havana National Zoo is dedicated to going beyond the mere display of animals and a… Hank Bracker
“ Thanksgiving at Sea"Most of us will enjoy Thanksgiving Day ashore in the comfort of our home but some will be at sea, because they are working on some boat, barge or ship. Others will be out on the br… Hank Bracker
“ It’s a Small World After All….Nothing, other than perhaps our universe, started in a vacuum and neither did the discovery of the Americas, which of course included the island of Cuba. To find a starti… Hank Bracker
