working actively to cultivate young musicians through performance.

we marveled at Cubans fascination with Japan.you would think that the Cubans would hate Americans.

In spending eight days in Havana with two friends from Tokyo who are used to immaculate streets.but just the opposite was true.left there because of crumbling buildings and scant trash service.

——————–Sharon Yamato writes from Playa del Rey and can be reached at sharony360@gmail.I received smiles and buenos dias in return.

Though I received several stares (clearly for being a running turista).

I cant help but think that we could all learn something about finding joy in life if more people could visit Cuba.you would think that the Cubans would hate Americans.

In spending eight days in Havana with two friends from Tokyo who are used to immaculate streets.but just the opposite was true.

left there because of crumbling buildings and scant trash service.——————–Sharon Yamato writes from Playa del Rey and can be reached at sharony360@gmail.