I had another blog post ready to go for today, but given the events as of last night it seemed more appropriate to bask in the historic nature of this transformational time in our history.
Since this is a global adventure humor blog site, and, by design, not a political one (there certainly are enough of those out there already) I thought it more appropriate to think about what it all means in terms of global travel.
How will this affect we Americans in our travels outside the shores of this country?
And will the many Americans who are out there, already on the the roads of far-off locales, see changes in their interactions with the people they meet, both natives and travelers from other countries?
What new travel opportunities will arise?
Will some countries become “more safe?”
But most importantly from a purely selfish standpoint–please, please…I really want to go to Cuba without looking over my shoulder for retribution by governmental officials from my own country.
I mean…really, how threatening does this 82 year old guy look to you–even when he is packing wood?
At least get me there before Starbucks and McDonalds invades that forbidden country of compelling music and well kempt classic American automobiles.
Cuba? Hell, I’m hoping an intelligent focus on alternative energy sources will mean I can eventually afford to drive the hour down the canyon to Redding…
Two ongoing wars; a tanking economy (and my 401K along with it); a planet in peril…
an intelligent focus on ANYTHING will be a welcome change.
Another travel plus to Obama’s presidency… no need to wear Canadian flags on my backpack!
Hey Franc,
Would you mind snapping me up a case of Cohiba’s when you make it over to Cuba?
GOOO Bama!
Laura – right on & finally I don’t have to keep staying, “Hey, I didn’t vote for that (last) guy!”
BT – I’ll bring home the stogies for you, but the rum is for me. We can enjoy both around the campfire at the north end of the lake next time. (I’ll bring my custom conga, of course.)
i hope i get to go to cuba now. its supposed to be amazing.
Being the “professional world traveler” that you are, Matt, please drop me an email if you get any advance info that the door is opening. (Maybe we can go over together – I promise to carry your baggage for you.)
Cuba here I come!
Hi Victor!
Your are so right! I m a Cuba travel agent who has been working in travel industry in Cuba sinsce 1979.
Our natural visitors should be U.S citizens and because of the US Embargo million of U.S. Citizens have been pressured for get away (far away…) from pur country.
But I hop that Obama will stop this wrong rule.
Regards
Robert A. Paneque
http://www.cuba-travel.com.mx
rpaneque@cuba-travel.com.mx