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A Really Disgusting Train

Pedro Pablo Morejon writes about a really disgusting train that he can take home after work from Pinar del Río. He weighs if its worth it?

I am surprised to hear such aggressive language again. The attacks name fellow Cubans who exercise their right to have a different opinion.

My dear friends, I had to set my anger aside and apply for this damned foreign currency (US dollar) card. Need was stronger than logic.

To us there’s nothing like pure Cuban coffee. Unfortunately, very few Cubans can enjoy this coffee. Most only get a a coffee/chickpea blend.

The story I’m going to tell you today hasn’t come from somebody else. I saw it unfold in front of my own two eyes…

Remote working is the greatest benefactor of this pandemic worldwide. Different news outlets say at least 30% of jobs have disappeared.

I finally managed to buy wall tiles for our bathroom, some four weeks ago. I had waited years to have the money to be able to buy them.

I take advantage of my break to catch up with some relatives and friends in other provinces, who I haven’t heard from in days.

Almost Nobody Reads in Cuba these days. People seem to prefer video sources of pleasure that don’t involve them having to use their brains.

My situation hasn’t been the worst during the pandemic. Friends and relatives have helped me by sending remittances. I am very grateful.