Cuba

[Gregory Torres]

Newton:

God bless you and the other techs too. Now this is a wonderful thing. I
wish I could go myself. Is this something that we could plan on doing every
year? Maybe even to other countries that aren't so fortunate as well? Kind
of a missions trip of sorts.

Best Wishes and we'll "see" ya when you return.

Greg Torres

Newton Hunt wrote:

> Dear Friends,
>
> Thursday morning, at 5:40 am I am taking a train to New York and then
> another train to Toronto.  I will spend a day with Ari Isaac and Hana.
>
> Friday morning a group of musicians, instrument technicians and two
> piano technicians are flying to Havana for a two week stay.
>
> I am going there to teach a small group grand regulation, and if there
> is time upright regulation as well as repair techniques as the work
> progresses.
>
> I am also taking a large suit case of perscription and OTC medications
> to a childrens hospital in Havana.  Several doctors and nurses
> contributed to the stash.  It is now a VERY heavy suitcase.  I am also
> taking a box of 36 Hearshey bars to be distributed to the children.  I
> will take ;ictures if it is permitted.
>
> The Cubans take their music seriously and the condition of the pianos
> make making music seriously difficult, with missing strings, tuned
> pianos, actions unregulated and rusty breaking strings.
>
> I will be returning home on February 28th, again through Toronto with a
> over nighter with Ari and Hana.
>
> Keep me in your thought as I try to share my experiences and knowledge
> with those who have so little of either.
>
>         Newton
>         nhunt@jagat.com