18 November 2005
Our summer trip
I am just now posting pictures from our summer trip. We rode over 8,000 miles on our Goldwing and I have so many pictures and tales to tell.
08 November 2005
Buena Vista Social Club
I had heard the soundtrack from this film Buena Vista Social Club when my daughter brought it over to share with me when we were cooking together. She worked at a local record/CD store for several years so she was more in "tune" with the latest music. I had wanted to see the film, but, alas, I am so behind on my movies. So many movies, so little time.
I made the time to actually watch it tonight. I really enjoyed it and was inspired to comment.
If you want to hear some great music and see some great photography as well, this is a must see. I also suggest perhaps cooking up the appropriate cuisine while listening.
The architecture of the Cuban landspace with the added vintage American automobiles seemed as if it was created from an artist's palette. All of our old vintage great automobiles are living in heaven in Cuba.
Why have we had such a ban on Cuba? Yes, I am a college graduate, but haven't studied that particular point in history.
My favorite part of the film was the part where the children were doing their ballet and gymnastics. The whole film is excellent, but I was touched by the sincerity and intent by the children. The beauty in the assimilation of the Spanish and African culture was brought to my attention. Something to ponder as we try to digest and meditate on what is happening in the present day situation with the Muslims in Europe.
Then, the producer brought the musicians to NYC to perform at Carnegie. The film showed them walking around NYC and their comments were that this (NYC) was beautiful. Standing in the midst of traffic and lights, they thought that was beautiful. Compared to what life they knew, I imagine it was.
My thoughts were that they haven't seen this country at all. They have no idea of the beauty of this country. After riding 8500 miles on a motorcycle this summer - seeing the USA and Canada - it made me realize how subjective beauty really is. To someone who has lived in Cuba - New York City is beautiful. To me, I wouldn't think that at all, I would think about the horrid smell of exhaust. To me, the sights and smells of the open roads of the USA are the most beautiful I've ever seen. However, it's wonderful to watch good films about the places I won't be riding through.
I made the time to actually watch it tonight. I really enjoyed it and was inspired to comment.
If you want to hear some great music and see some great photography as well, this is a must see. I also suggest perhaps cooking up the appropriate cuisine while listening.
The architecture of the Cuban landspace with the added vintage American automobiles seemed as if it was created from an artist's palette. All of our old vintage great automobiles are living in heaven in Cuba.
Why have we had such a ban on Cuba? Yes, I am a college graduate, but haven't studied that particular point in history.
My favorite part of the film was the part where the children were doing their ballet and gymnastics. The whole film is excellent, but I was touched by the sincerity and intent by the children. The beauty in the assimilation of the Spanish and African culture was brought to my attention. Something to ponder as we try to digest and meditate on what is happening in the present day situation with the Muslims in Europe.
Then, the producer brought the musicians to NYC to perform at Carnegie. The film showed them walking around NYC and their comments were that this (NYC) was beautiful. Standing in the midst of traffic and lights, they thought that was beautiful. Compared to what life they knew, I imagine it was.
My thoughts were that they haven't seen this country at all. They have no idea of the beauty of this country. After riding 8500 miles on a motorcycle this summer - seeing the USA and Canada - it made me realize how subjective beauty really is. To someone who has lived in Cuba - New York City is beautiful. To me, I wouldn't think that at all, I would think about the horrid smell of exhaust. To me, the sights and smells of the open roads of the USA are the most beautiful I've ever seen. However, it's wonderful to watch good films about the places I won't be riding through.
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