summarize pages 81-86

On pg. 81, we once again join Isabel in the straits of Florida, somewhere north of Cuba, “1 day from home” (81). As they sit on the boat, Isabel’s grandfather reveals what is at the bottom of the boat: Castro’s face. The face is literally holding up the bottom of the boat. Everyone laughs, as they reminisce about their former life in Cuba and wonder what America will be like. They start to fantasize about food, new jobs, and television. Her Grandfather suggests a song and asks Isabel to play her trumpet, but she explains that she traded it. They start to sing a song instead, but suddenly the motor dies “and the music stopped” (86).