The people I met in Cuba are warm, friendly, and welcoming to U.S. tourists, despite the problems between our governments. One of the many things I didn't know about Cubanos is how well-educated they are. Illiteracy is almost non-existent in the country and many people have college degrees. It is difficult to make it as a professional in Cuba. A skilled artisan or laborer can earn more than a doctor, dentist, engineer or professor. If you ask a Cuban child what they want to be when they grow up, they often say "an artist" or a "worker in the tourist industry." I actually met an academically trained engineer who became a ceramic artist/farmer because he couldn't make enough money as an engineer. I've never heard anyone say that in the U.S.!
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