“Revolutions Don’t Care Much for Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams”

For years, Cuba has remained near the top of my bucket list, partly because of Ernest Hemingway’s influence and partly because of the romanticized version of Old Havana that I have crafted in my mind. When I think of Cuba, I, and many others, I assume, envision colonial architecture, refreshing mojitas, vintage cars, warm breezes, and lovely mariposas fragrancing the sea air.