Places I'd Like To Visit

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 The first place I would like to visit is Ernest Hemingway's house. Primarily I would like to visit his old residence because I am curious to see how he lived and what his daily life was like. 

The second place I am looking to visit is Fusterlandia. The crazy array of colors present in the neighborhood looks astonishing, and I am very curious to see what the inhabitants of the neighborhood think of the art.

The third and final place I am going to visit is El Capitolio. I am very curious to see the Cuban government so there is no better place to go than the state capital. Along with this I am eager to see what the architecture of the capital is like first hand.

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