My long-time friend Philip Ross--who lived full-time here in Sebastopol for decades--just sent out this email from Cuba. He now spends most of the year there with his Cuban wife and child. He is an excellent host, musician, and film-maker. When I visited Cuba, decades ago, it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life, full of good music and good people, there in the Caribbean.
Greeting All,
I have had the unique opportunity through my travel organization of hosting over 450 travelers to Cuba over the past 5 years.This was made possible in large part as a result of President Obama in 2016 making history by enacting new regulations making it possible for much freer travel to Cuba for Americans.
NOW
This past week our current President reversed much of that progress toward normalizing relations with Cuba.
While airline flights and travel to Cuba for Americans is still possible - the new regulations will limit travel only under the auspices of a licensed American travel operator doing educational"people to people" travel. In addition all hotel stays in Cuba will be off limits.
I will not go into the political ramifications but to say: the hope is these new regulations will not be in place long given the political climate.
IT'S SPECIAL
Cuba is a special place on the planet. A mix of of socialism, afro-cuban religion, dynamic invention as a
result of severe limitations, super family friendly, with no corporate advertising, and levels of talent and creativity beyond description.
Cuba will continue to abide and forge its own way.
INKLING
If you have an inkling of going I can help make it still happen. I am happy to answers questions and help folks figure out the morass of Cuba travel at this moment.
All the best,
Philip
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