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This is the third New Years in a row we return to Cuba. The first time was our first time back in nearly 50 years – December of 2015. Then we returned a year later to journey through other parts of this most beautiful island. And this most recent time (below) it was all Camagüey.
(The pictures above are Reemberto & Geraldina on the same bridge (over “el Rio Tínima) where Medardo (Nancy’s dad) and Geraldina (Geraldina’s mother) took a picture over 70 years ago… We should have emulated their awesome stance – we’ll do that next time we go back.)
We went back to Cuba (Camagüey) this year to be with Geraldina’s extended family as they celebrated and honored the life of their matriarch, a lady that left Cuba before the Revolution – Alma Flor Ada http://almaflorada.com/ .
Experiencing this amazing reunion of an extended family from all walks of life – from international literary figures living in California to bicitaxi drivers in Camagüey – was simply wonderful. Their love for the culture of Cuba, the people of Cuba, and family was contagious. Every day was a different experience with this amazing family. Their contribution to the Quinta Simoni – and their deep roots there – has made a real difference in this masterpiece of a house that dates back to the time of Ignacio and Amalia Agramonte.
And then there were the dinners, ‘puercos’, dancing, and sharing stories…
(For more see Cuba: Reality, Dreams, Nightmares, and Possibilities – An intensely personal reflection on the state of one Cuban’s mind)
Below are links to our picture and mini video moments. NOTE: These are not intended to be comprehensive or professional. They are a simple sample of a token, highly personal “labor of love” – our experience and journey. enJoy!
PICTURES
MINI MOVIE MOMENTS
HISTORY OF LAFUENTE SALVADOR FAMILIA in Camagüey
35 page tome (check out page 28!)
BLOG POSTING RECAPPING CELEBRATION by Yanetsy Leon Gonzalez
Including a short YouTube video
More Camagüey pictures can be found in the page documenting our trip last year.
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