Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Some time ago, I became acquainted with a veteran from the Spanish Civil War. He was lucky enough to have been repatriated to the United States. That was before, and just barely, Petain had those interned on the French side of the border sent to the Mauthausen-Gusen camp. So while we were talking, I asked a question for which I could never get a straight answer. That was whether the Mexican contingent in the Republican forces were the largest group of foreign volunteers, as most historical presentation would have it. Without hesitation, he said the Cubans were. I stood there, somewhat transfixed for a moment, and said to him, now it makes sense. That is, the American reaction(s) to Cuba. sd On Jan 3, 2009, at 10:01 PM, Nathan wrote: > I am sure that health care in Cuba is far better than in many of > the places Tina has visited, like Honduras or Russia. And I think > it is good for as many US citizens as possible to go there to > undermine the stupid embargo (and no, I am no supporter of Fidel, > just cannot see exactly how Cuba threatens US security). The only > reason I have not been to Cuba is that my wife's family lives in > Puerto Rico, and the two islands are sufficiently similar that once > you have been to one, you have (almost) been to the other. > > Nathan > > On 04/01/2009, at 3:08, Ken Carney wrote: > >> Tina, >> >> Ever since I bought Walker Evans' book, Havana 1933 (from memory >> now) I have >> wanted to go. But our limited research has shown problems for U.S. >> citizens, i.e, you have to go to Cancun or somewhere and "go dark" >> for a >> while you're in Cuba. Then there is the problem of health care or >> whatever >> problems may arise while you are there, i.e., without consulate >> protection. >>> From what I have read lately, with the new administration these >>> problems may >> be lifted to some degree. What do you think about Russia et al.? >> I am >> looking at two prized Martha Casanave photos on the wall from >> Kiev. This >> was before 1990 and the KGB had damaged her Polaroid 35mm processor, >> thinking it was a spy device of some kind..but I think that is in >> the past >> so far. I have a number of clients in Russia and FSU states now, >> and so >> far, so good. Just a thought. >> >> Ken >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- >>> bounces+kcarney1=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Tina Manley >>> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 7:04 PM >>> To: lug@leica-users.org >>> Subject: [Leica] Cuba? >>> >>> LUG: >>> >>> We are planning our annual winter trip - had thought about Laos >>> but I >>> think that will require more planning and time than we have this >>> year. Has anybody been to Cuba lately? What do you >>> recommend? Usually we go to a country and rent a house and a car >>> for >>> a month but I don't think that's possible in Cuba. I would >>> appreciate any suggestions. >>> >>> TIA >>> >>> Tina >>> >>> Tina Manley >>> www.tinamanley.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu > http://www.greatpix.eu > http://www.nathanfoto.com > > Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > Image licensing: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman > Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information