Nov 8 · 1 min read
Great story, Robert.
There’s something about comparative economic advantage that makes it very difficult to fully determine motive.
At one extreme it’s not so difficult. I’m sure you have seen some hideous westerners (in terms of behaviour or appearance) with attractive asian girls in tow, and I bet you have jumped to the conclusion, as I would, that their wallet and potential for facilitating an escape is their major attraction.
In the case of Marco, it would be harder to be so sure (impecunious and good-looking).
Many men visiting Cuba are astonished by the warmth of the welcome and the friendliness of the local girls. I’m sure that many don’t even realize that something more is going on than appears on the surface.
