Ria welcomed us outside the Tower Theater in the center of Calle Ocho. She is a true citizen of the world, and has been to and lived in so many places, and still Little Havana in Miami has her heart. She shared so much with us: a delicious lunch of cuban sandwiches with an authentic mojito, then a walk to the oldest walk-up deli on Eighth Street for empanadas and Cuban Coffee. We also had fresh pressed sugar cane juice, a real treat. Many more treats, ending with Cuban ice cream, the best I have ever tasted. Laced into the day of food and drink, she also shared with us the history of the area and the customs. This was truly like taking a vacation for a few hours in an exotic location. We would do it again! Our family were celebrating a couple of birthdays, and this was the best way we could ever have done it!