It's our last evening in Havana and we decide to visit John Lennon Park in the Vedado district, a few blocks from the Cathedral. There is a bronze statue of John sitting on a park bench that was unveiled in December of 2000. It's a quiet, special place with families and young children enjoying the evening. On a marble tile at the foot of the bench there is an inscription reading: "Dirás que soy un soñador pero no soy el único" John Lennon, which is a Spanish translation of the English lyrics, "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one," from the song "Imagine." I hope that someday John Lennon's dream of a world where we live as one will come true for Americans and Cubans alike. I believe our trip has been a small step toward that dream.
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