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Julian Noyce
“Raul did was to allow the Cuban people to be able to purchase electronic goods, use tourist hotels and beaches and rent cars. He also lifted certain restrictions for farmers. Things are still hard for most Cubans though. Did you know most taxi driver’s earn more than doctors. I earn considerably more than a doctor. Cuban people still have rations and ration books that allow them to purchase items at national prices.”
― Drake's Gold
― Drake's Gold
“For instance a Cuban adult is allowed one half of a kilo of chicken per calendar month, 3kg’s of rice and 3kg’s of sugar. They can also buy coffee, salt and beans. Eggs are limited to two, per person, per month.” Dennis thought about the three boiled eggs he had at the hotel each morning for breakfast.”
― Drake's Gold
― Drake's Gold
“You said taxi drivers earn more than doctors,” Natalie said. “Yes this is correct. Tourism in Cuba is a priority now with over eight million visitors per year, mainly from the United Kingdom, Canada and Spain. As I was saying because the taxi drivers are directly linked with tourism they receive, very often, generous tips from tourists. Most Cuban people in the tourist industry are paid in CUC’s and as you know CUC’s are on par in value with the U.S dollar. Most consumer goods in Cuba are sold in CUC’s. So as you can imagine ordinary Cubans will do anything they can to get their hands on them.”
― Drake's Gold
― Drake's Gold
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