October 2012 - Page 3 of 27

My Mother’s Kisses and My Father’s Blows

This morning my mother got up early, made some coffee and knocked on my door to tell me that it was already 7:00. I came out, we exchanged good mornings (in French, as usual), and then I splashed some water on my face, brushed my teeth and gave her a kiss.

Photo Contest Semifinalists – Uniforms

Here are the semifinalist pictures in the 4th HT Cuba Photo Contest for the category of Uniforms. Aqui los semifinalistas del 4to concurso HT de fotografía.

Photo Contest Semifinalists – Trees

Here are the semifinalist pictures in the 4th HT Cuba Photo Contest in the category of Trees. Aquí los semifinalistas del 4to Concurso HT de fotografía.

Photo Contest Semifinalists – Pets

Here are the semifinalist pictures in the 4th HT Cuba Photo Contest for the category of Pets. Aquí los semifinalistas del 4to Concurso HT de fotografía.

Photo Contest Semifinalists – Musicians

These are the semifinalists in the category Musicians for the 4th HT Cuba Photo Contest. Aquí los semifinalistas del 4to Concurso HT de fotografía.

Photo Contest Semifinalists – GAMES

These are the semifinalist photos for the category Games in the 4th HT Cuba Photo Contest. Aquí los semifinalistas del 4to Concurso HT de fotografía.

Language School

One of the reasons that brought me to this school was the need to improve my English, since I didn’t get the training I needed at the university. I can see that the teachers employ an excellent methodology and are very well prepared.

Sandy’s Trail of Death & Destruction

As I traveled around the eastern Cuban areas of Guantanamo, la Maya, Songo and Santiago de Cuba, I searched in vain for words to describe the horrifying, devastating and unbelievable trail of destruction, human suffering and death left by Hurricane Sandy, another killer storm that passed through our country.

What Do the Police Do?

I was cutting through the main square in the Havana suburb of Marianao, a place known because they sell food there, and I stopped at one of the state-run businesses. They were selling soda crackers in large plastic bags for 50 pesos (about $2 USD).

Sandy Damaged over 150,000 Homes in Cuba

While the complete magnitude of the damage from Hurricane Sandy is still being compiled preliminary government reports show widespread devastation in Santiago de Cuba and Holguin. Electricity is still out in most of Santiago and several other areas of the region.