Osmel Almaguer's Diary Archives - Page 5 of 30

Running Errands in Brazil

Ensuring survival in Cuba, when we lived there, was an odyssey. And now that we’re no longer there, they say it’s much worse.

When I received the proposal to work in the meat section of the supermarket where I was employed, my initial reaction was positive…

I endured the toothache for a week until I couldn’t take it anymore. On my only day off for the week, I went to the health post (clinic).

During my most recent spiritual retreat last weekend, we shared an experience that, for me, was a defining moment.

I’m still deeply interested in remaining culturally Cuban, fully aware of the weight that the word “culture” carries.

My relationship with Brazilian culture was always more or less the same as most Cubans have, influenced by what I saw in the soap operas.

I must confess that I didn’t choose Brazil as my ideal destination. However, at this point, it brings me happiness.

Brazil continues to be a country whose land borders remain open, especially those with Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia.

On December 27, 2022, we left Havana on our journey towards Brazil. It was excessively cold, even for winter.

In mid-2022, my wife and I decided to leave the country. The first step was to find a destination country, and it wasn’t easy.