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A Seattleite in Cuba: Ron’s journey to the island

Jan 4, 2017, 3:50 PM | Updated: 10:57 pm

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BY RON UPSHAW


Former KIRO Newsradio Host

Cuba is very much, “I’ve got a guy who’s got a guy who has a car.”

Click below to hear more about my trip. Check out photos from the trip above.

Related: Alaska Airlines approved for Cuba travel

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A Seattleite in Cuba: Ron’s journey to the island