Bicitaxi with Susan

Topes de Collantes / Camaguey / Sierra Maestra

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April 18th 2006
On the 14th headed out to Topes de Collantes for a 3-hour trek (about 6kms). Walked through green valleys and visited a cave with an underground river and rock pool. Water was freezing. Our destination was an isolated, century old hacienda where we camped under the veranda awning for the night. The house specialty was roasted suckling pig which was so delish. Normally I avoid the crackling but thi ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Cuba

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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