CUBA: Final Note

Final Note

This trip is and has been the most emotional trip I have ever taken… actually the 2nd most emotional!(Banda Aceh can’t be beaten if we are talking about harshness and adventure) This Cuba trip has been a life changer as well.
Would I do it again?
…I’m not sure….
there were times I wanted to give up, times I wanted to throw in the towel and call it quits. But I didn’t’ (plus I couldn’t) and now I feel the rewards.
Cheers to adventure, 2 cheers for being uncomfortable and risking much, 18 cheers for priceless memories, pockets full of info & new knowledge & most of all, cheers to Cuba & A Coming Change…

The End…
…[The adventure] To Be Continued

Luis walking on the street with me


another roof shot of me.

Extras:

  • The Cubans: Luis & Leslie (Pronounced Lay-Lee)(see B&W picture of Leslie below) Thought I should be a famous singer. My voice is better then my pictures? (Ahh Ohh! I may be in trouble if that’s the case)
  • Ralph is the heartthrob now. Everyone wanted to see pictures of him again & again.
  • I’ve inspired the crew of students to get in shape. We walked up 18 flights of stars everyday at least 3 times a day. Elevator was broken . now they are going to do it even when it works. Also go to the gym.
  • I sleep & eat more then these people.
  • Buses seat 40 but can holed up to 85 people, you often breath 3 other peoples breathe before getting a fresh one. Really easy to get sick.
  • Fires are everywhere…not sure why…burning garbage, brush, ect.
  • The sun is hotter here. Burning made easy.
  • Downtown Habana has no beach…just a Grande Wall
  • Pens suck here (mine jiggles a lot) That’s why I use tape.
  • My English is horrible now. I now talk w/ an accent.

OH! & Cheers to getting back home safely!

Leslie in the doorway.

Relaxin on some steps after walking miles and more miles.

Goodbye Cuba.
I’m outa here!!!

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» Anonymous said: { Mar 12, 2008 - 03:03:00 }

i’m sure you hear it enough, but you are a very talented photographer…and your shots are super sweet! i just started reading your blog, and got to thinking:a) what inspired you to pick up photography?b) is that a piercing or a scar (lower lip)?c) how in the world do you keep in shape with all the traveling you do?

» Samuel Lippke said: { Mar 13, 2008 - 11:03:00 }

Hey Anonymous, thanks for reading my blog, I’ll try to answer your questions truthfully ;) a. I’ve always loved documenting life. I’m very detail oriented and I am observant. I love artistic form and light. I love working with people and having influence on them… Photography matches all those mediums for me.b. Its not a piercing, nor a scar, its a mole… I’ve had it all my life… I’m lucky its directly in the center of my chin under my lip.c. I keep in shape by eating healthy, as well as pushing myself to the limits. I actually work out alot while traveling. Weather it be climbing up Mayan ruins, or running up Notre Dame, or carrying all my luggage through a field in Africa, I get plenty of exercise and manage to stay healthy.Thanks for the question, I hope to hear from you again soon!-Samuel

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