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Orchids and Waterfall in Soroa, Cuba

Joe — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 05:18:18 +0000

Soroa, 7 kilometres north of the Havana-Pinar del Río Freeway is a village known for both its waterfall and orchid garden. As fans of orchids the latter attracted Rocío and me and we made a detour to Soroa between Viñales … Continue reading →

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Reserva Ecológica Limones-Tuabaquey – Waking up Christmas Day on a Hut Floor in the Middle of Nowhere, Cuba

Joe — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:57:17 +0000

Reserva Ecológica Limones-Tuabaquey (Limones-Tuabaquey Ecological Reserve) features giant millipedes, a huge natural depression, caves with indigenous art and endemic flora and fauna. Who knew it would be so difficult to get to! Rocío and I wanted to spend Christmas eve … Continue reading →

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The Epic La Gran Piedra Adventure

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:29:43 +0000

Wildfires, tree rat stew, a fallen tree blocking the road, slavery, a butterfly with clear wings, and a ride with the Cuban Air Force, this December 2016 La Gran Piedra day trip had almost everything. La Gran Piedra National Park (Parque … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew and its Impact on Baracoa

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:20:51 +0000

On 4 October 2016 Hurricane Matthew struck far eastern Cuba, causing more the US$2.5 billion of damage. Amazingly and thankfully, no direct fatalities were recorded although 4 people died more than a month later when a bridge damaged by Matthew … Continue reading →

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Visiting Alejandro de Humboldt National Park from Baracoa, Cuba

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:05:59 +0000

Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt) is UNESCO world heritage-listed and located north-west of Baracoa in the provinces of Guantánamo and Holguín. The park is famous for its endemic flora and fauna including the northern hemisphere’s … Continue reading →

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Guantanamo Bay and a Crazy Journey from Santiago de Cuba to Baracoa

Joe — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:29:58 +0000

7 December 2016 was an epic day. After Fidel Castro’s passing and associated events, Rocío and I looked forward to finally beginning our normal holiday. However, little is normal in Cuba and this day certainly wasn’t. Singapore Chris who we … Continue reading →

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Puerto Maldonado, Southern Peru’s Amazon Gateway

Joe — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:26:22 +0000

Puerto Maldonado is the tourism, transportation and economic centre of Peru’s southern Amazon Basin. Direct buses and flights from Cusco make Puerto Maldonado a convenient Amazon alternative to Iquitos in Peru’s north. Puerto Maldonado lies at the confluence of two … Continue reading →

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