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Havana Weather for July 25 – 31

Highs will range between 32 & 34ºC (90 and 93 F) and lows between 23 and 25ºC (73 and 77 F). The sea surface temperature will be 29ºC (84 F).

The clouds dance their gray dance, and the dolls seem to be made by hurried children who didn’t receive televised music education classes.

“A pound is so expensive I haven’t given myself that luxury in a long time” They used to sell 10 ounces a month on the ration cards.

Dora Maria Tellez: they punish “unauthorized corruption activities” because they want “high officials to owe everything to them”.

Detailing what will change is impossible at this time. However, ten months ago the situation was one of apparent greater certainty.

“Sales have been greatly affected. Just a few years ago, up to ten buses with tourists stopped here every day, and we catered to them.”

“Get to know Cuba first and foreign lands later,” a chorus says. However, unfortunately, few Cubans can enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.

Cuban president Diaz-Canel says that private businesses in Cuba “do not have” the Government’s confidence.

I can hardly enjoy this peaceful Sunday. My mind travels back to Cuba, and I start to ponder why I am here, in a country that is not mine.

With former minister Alejandro Gil, all the reports were hopeful, the future was promising, now his replacement has thrown cold water on us.