Life After Ryan's Fancy

"I'm calling you from Charlottetown and the line isn't very strong," Fergus O'Byrne says in his broad Irish accent. I'm confused. He's supposed to be visiting schools in remote parts of Labrador. "Prince Edward Island?" I ask cautiously. "No, no. Charlottetown ... in Labrador. It's on the south east coast. I'll be back in St. John's next week and I'll give you a ring then."

For each of us there is a moment when we experience an overwhelming urge to return to familial roots and relive those memories of lessons learned, places and people we once loved and still do. A particular song, photo albums, a painting, food, a bundle of personal letters, objects, and journeys serve as conduits for these recollections.

The Celtic-Caribbean Culture of Pinar Del Rio.

Among the swaying palms of Cuba you can listen to the Celtic-inspired music of Asturias and watch young Cubans dance the dances of their Asturian ancestors.