Dear Joshua and Esther, We are en route to Merida &Mexico City, have avoided Cuba on second thought.  We seem to have gotten a better reservation from Mexico C. to SFO via LAX on the 6th.  Will call you from Mexico C. where we shall be at the HOTEL FRANCIS as soon as we shall know for certain.  I have sent one parcel collect from NY, hope you can take care of it until we arrive.  It's good to in the States again!  Yours, Luca & Alba