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Carlos The only way to work the fields, especially when there's no fuel to be had, is from the saddle of a good horse. An afternoon off to take a couple of city slickers on a ride through the tobacco fields can be a real test of a seasoned cowboy's patience.	Sammy He called himself Sammy because he bore an uncanny resemblance to Sammy Davis Jr. He latched onto tourists in La Plaza de Armas in Havana to scratch out a living, but that turned out to be a good thing. For a couple of beers and a few dollars, he guided us around the old city with wit and charm.
Lazaro It was supposed to be a Mexican restaurant, but they ran out of chicken, pork, and tortillas. Still, the evening took a turn for the better when the band started playing. At the end of the evening, Lazaro appeared with a bag of tricks, literally. He carried a gym bag from which he retrieved cards, handcuffs, and various and sundry other items with which to amaze us. Pat tried cheating but it didn't work.

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