So, being the good American that I am, I try to pretend like I know what's going on in the world. I read a selection of stories provided to me by Google News. It's hit or miss, honestly, but I do feel a bit more in tune with global issues than I have been in the past, so I guess it's serving its purpose.
One of the stories that I've been following for the last couple of weeks is that of Cuba/America relations. It was in the news again today, and it got into my head a bit. As you may or may not know, mi suegro es de Cuba. Así que tengo un interés más profundo que otros americanos.
That being the situation, coupled with the tenacity of my ninja planning skills, I have begun preparing for our 10th anniversay... which, may I insert here, is just a year away. What!
Planning a trip to Cuba, though, is still a difficult endeavor as all the good online deals originate from Canada. Since it's unclear when travel to Cuba will open more fully, it's hard to say if we'll be able to find the same kind of deals, but seriously... Canadians can fly to Cuba and stay at an all-inclusive for 5 nights for about $500 a person! How is this even possible?
A few years ago, I flew to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the ticket itself just to get there cost more than that. Hmmmm.... Tulsa... Cuba... Tulsa... Cuba.... I love my friends, Amanda and Melissa, who I visited in Tulsa, and I also love that United gave me a free ticket for opening a credit card and then immediately closing it after I cashed in the rewards. But still... how is it possible to fly and stay for that little amount?
I know what you're thinking... the properties are probably pieces of trash, but they have really good reviews and nice pictures. It all seems legit.
So, politics aside... mainly because I'm sure there's someone out there who will feel the need to voice their disagreement with me, I'm pretty excited to be able to travel with husband to the homeland of his father. It should be a fun, affordable, and meaningful time.
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