Trinidad

There are three main types of pigs in Cuba: Criollo, Canadian, and a hybrid of the two. We were very proud to know that this healthy well-fed pig carried by this man along the streets was Canadian! "Why is this man walking his pig in the village?" would you ask. Well, the person who owns the male pig lends it to another person who owns the female, whose babies will be shared between the two owners. Another interesting Cuban concept!

Â¡ Cuba , SÃ ! (1/2)

March 13th 2007
Cuba March 13 to April 12, 2007 Cuba is a fascinating country and travelling one month on this island has been a tremendous experience. We were glad to have made the decision to travel to Cuba while Castro was still alive... Because of the high travelling costs and the challenge to use public transportation, we decided to restrict our exploration to the Western area of the island. Our one-m ... read more

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The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves ... ... read more

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