We met in my travels to Cuba to visit Family. We wrote to each other and became PenPals; I'd send letters with folks that would travel to his hometown. And he'd send letters back with them on their return. While on his medical mission to Haiti he was able to create an account via Yahoo. Yay for us! And we have been in contact ever since then. During my Havana 2010 trip we became an official couple. Now we both want to marry. We just have to figure out how... I'm in the US and he is in Havana. I hear patience is in order. Update: Married!! 11/26/12
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