Good point...I never thought of lack of access to internet as a reason that everyone hangs out still. Makes sense. Honestly I think it's a happier life that way.

I felt the same about Havana, although I did sense a little sadness from some people on the Malecon. Some of them seemed to be drinking to forget something painful or difficult in their life.

But other than that, yeah...I had an amazing time in Havana and loved it. I'll have to look for your Havana post.

I probably shouldn't be saying this, but oh well...I paid everything in cash, switched planes in Mexico, told Cuba not to stamp my passport...actually, the story gets pretty funny, maybe I should write a post about it here.