Very nice read. I would love to go to Cali, and it really seems to be a choice between Havana and Cali for me next year... I'd love to do both, but probably not possible.
I love Cuban and Colombian music. They are the best kinds of salsa music for me. The grooves, rhythm, and vibes hit the spot like no other kinds of salsa. I really love the fast rhythm of the classic Colombian songs...
There is a Colombian salsa school in Tokyo that I will head down to in the next few weeks. I am interested in learning some Colombian steps.....
I think after learning salsa for x amount of years, I would rather waste my money on heading off to some exotic location like Cali, rather than going to salsa congresses and salsa workshops...