With vultures of our own overhead, I was happy to let Jo Carroll transport me to a place I’ve never been to and might never see. Even if I do go there, this book won’t reflect my experience. Jo makes this very clear. The book describes her journey around Cuba as a lone traveller in January 2014. Another visitor, travelling at a different time, in a group or even with one other, hiring a car, staying at different places, meeting different people, will experience something completely different.
Having read two of Jo’s previous travel books, I expected to be entertained, captivated and enthralled. I wasn’t disappointed. I was taken for rides on old buses, a horse and a bicitaxi. I met a wide variety of people – Cubans and tourists. With her usual perception, Jo paints a vivid picture of all she saw, peppering it with the thoughts and feelings of a brave, sincere and articulate woman.
You can find out more about this book here.
Miriam Drori, Author 
4 replies on “Book review: Vultures Overhead”
I’ve often heard of travel guides but to read a story about someone’s traveling experience sounds like a great way to “travel” without leaving the comfort of your favorite reading spot. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you so much, Miriam. So glad you enjoyed my travels again.
I’m looking forward to your next one. So much safer and more comfortable than going myself!