We did not cover the whole island. We did not — yet — get to the Vinales Valley, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, or to the many beaches that made Cuba a major vacation spot. To get a general overview of the natural diversity of Cuba, look at photographer Steve Winter’s video http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0311/sights_n_sounds/media2.html. He spent five months there for National Geographic Magazine and his photographs will give you some idea of the depth and beauty of Cuba.
One day perhaps, sooner rather than later I hope, our countries will be able to set aside our former antagonisms and re-establish relations. The people-to-people concept where we have personal, positive interactions with each other is a good way to help facilitate the process. As the world becomes a more global neighborhood, can we continue to ignore Cuba today, our next-door neighbor? Should we?
Frommer’s gives a brief description of some natural attractions:
And for history buffs, a timeline of Cuba’s history:
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