Kay Moore: Cubans welcome with open arms
Kay Moore, director of Downtown Gadsden, Inc., has seen her share of the world.
Moore has been to Germany and seen the Oberammergau Passion Play, a stage play about the life of Christ performed every 10 years by the people of Oberammergau as part of a 1600’s pact with God. She’s gone to Venice and ridden boats down streets made of water, experienced France and Austria and visited domestic wonders like Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park.
Last month, she added Cuba to the list of foreign locales she’s visited, with a four-day trip by air into Havana alongside childhood friends Jan Perryman and Mary Roe.
Moore came back with photos and stories to share about her time in Havana:
A trip of historical significance
It’s easier than ever to get into Cuba, but it’s still not a breeze. American visitors must declare a purpose for their visit — “I want to chill on the beach” doesn’t count — chosen from a list of pre-approved trip categories that include journalism, educational activities and humanitarian projects. While straightforward tourism isn’t allowed, Moore said, educational outings with tours of historic sites like the National Capitol Building are fine.
Welcomed with open arms
Moore ranks the Cuban people as among the friendliest she’s ever met, with a consistently helpful, cheerful mood.
“In some foreign countries you’re not the persona non grata, but you’re surely not welcomed with open arms,” said Moore. “But in Cuba that was totally different.”
She also noted that
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