I had an absolutely glorious time in Cuba for a week, without ever seeing or touching a computer. I'd do it again anytime, if I could escape my professional responsiblities here and afford the airfare as well. The reason I'm on this thing is because I have it, and it's an easy way to spend time, and yes, it's fun. But I can have just as much fun without a computer...or a whole lot more...depending on what else is available around me to concentrate on.

Other people are the most interesting thing in life, and my best outlet to a large number of them here (at home in Canada) seems to be talking on the Mudcat Cafe in my present situation. In Cuba I had more direct access to lots of terrific people face-to-face, it seemed. I recommend it.

- LH