Some good news: Fidel visits Che

[malaise]

http://www.granma.cu/INGLES/2006/julio/lun24/31amigos.html

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Seated on the wall of the house porch, hands gripping the edge, legs hanging out of his shorts and a fixed gaze in the direction of the gate, as if anticipating this long-awaited reunion, Ernesto received his brother Fidel and Hugo Chávez, who, without any doubt, would have been an ideal friend for sharing long conversations and Latin American dreams.

"I have come on behalf of the three residents of this town who studied medicine in Cuba to express to you and the Cuban people our most profound appreciation not only for the education we received free of charge, but of having lived in the country that displays more solidarity and equality than any other in the world."

Laura explained that at this moment she is training to participate in Operation Miracle in Bolivia, of which Fidel showed his approval. But Chávez, jokingly said "Come work in Barrio Adentro thus provoking his Cuban friend to warn, "Hey, Hugo, that’s ‘brain drain’," causing the Bolivarian to burst out laughing.

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[Divernan]

1. A lovely account - thanks for the link.

nt