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>I was struck over and over how thrilled the people were to know we were American and the sheer excitement that more of us are coming. It's all about the money
by xlm1717 11y ago
>I was struck over and over how thrilled the people were to know we were American and the sheer excitement that more of us are coming.
It's all about the money. American dollars can buy luxuries the Cuban peso can't afford, and that's something anyone can get excited about.
- jahewson 11y agoI've visited several countries where that's true - but none of the locals responded anything like this article describes. Don't underestimate the power of culture.