Advice for Retirees and Others Living Abroad 

Starting a life in a foreign country presents challenges for many people. For the first time they may be confronted with having a plethora of leisure time and the problem of what to do with it. As you will see throughout this chapter, Cuba is a wonderful place to live. In addition there are many interesting activities from which to choose. In Cuba you have no excuse for being bored or inactive, unless you are just plain lazy. There is some hobby or pastime for everyone regardless of age or interest. Even if you can’t pursue your favorite hobbies, you can get involved in something new and exciting.

Best of all, by participating in some of the activities in this chapter, you will meet other people with common interests and cultivate new friendships in the process. Initially, most people you meet will also probably be expatriates, so you probably won’t need much Spanish to enjoy yourself.

Whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of being idle. Use your time constructively and get out and enjoy all Cuba as to offer.