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A Strong Cocktail of Emotions

June 6th 2015
Kim and I began winding down our final couple of weeks in Cuba with the expected mixture of intense emotions— anticipation of reunions with family and friends, sadness and grief at separating from our newfound family, and deep gratitude for such a blessed year. Another emotion, unexpected, crept into the mixture: rage. It took over, at least for a while, raining on the parade of celebrations and ... read more
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Cuban Flag The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves ... ... read more
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Stan Dotson
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We are excited to have the opportunity to spend 10 months in Cuba. We began traveling to Cuba in the 1990s, and have made many good friends. This trip will enable us to deepen those friendships. In the fall, we will be teaching in the Ecumenical Seminary in Matanzas, Kim teaching English and Drama, and Stan teaching Leadership and Teambuilding. The rest of the year we will lead workshops and retreats, dividing our time between the Kairos Center in Matanzas, Molina Verde (the FIBAC finca) in Guanabacoa, and visits with churches across the island. ... full info
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