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Valle de Viñales lies between the low mountain ranges of the Cordillera de Guaniguanico.
Fertile valley floor and impassable conical karst mountains, the "mogotes." Two smaller caves (Cueva de San Miguel and Cueva del Indio) just to the north, and Cuba's largest cave system, the Caverna de Santo Tomás, with a length of 46 km.
Important tobacco farms, Casa del Veguero, where you can learn about tobacco products and how Cuban cigars are rolled.
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Valle de Viñales zwischen niedrigen Gebirgszügen der „Cordillera de Guaniguanico“.
Fuchtbarer Talboden und unwegsame Kegelkarstberge, die „Mogotes“. Zwei kleinere Höhlen (Cueva de San Miguel + Cueva del Indio) etwas nördlich und das größte Höhlensystem Cubas mit 46 km Ausdehnung, die Caverna de Santo Tomás.
Wichtige Tabakfarmen, Casa del Veguero, um Tabakerzeugnisse kennenlernen, wie kubanische Zigarren gedreht werden.
If only the adult Cuban Orioles were as cooperative as the youngsters… This little beauty put on quite a show for us but the adults seemed to prefer zipping around in the shadows. I can’t complain though, the youngsters are pretty nice looking and I don’t think I could have asked for a better pose.
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This is another shot of Cuba's national bird, the Cuban Trogon.
They are much more elusive (for me!) to see and photograph than the Tody, for example.
You can see in this image the teal green back feathers.
Shot at a much more reasonable ISO of 5000!!
Thanks for looking, etc.:)
This feisty little Cuban endemic stood guard at the entrance to the Cueva del Jabali, a cave that doubled as a night club in Cayo Coco I wish that I had better lighting on the bird (it was just after dawn) but it was such a beauty I wanted to present it anyway...
Out for a day of sight seeing at Cuban themed Octopussy sim maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Libera/202/116/44
Feeling stylish in the Trivium Hustle set, exclusively for Kario Flex. This is a sweater/pants and belt combo that comes with a hud that offers a plethera of color combinations. I finished off this outfit with loafers (copco by sibilla) rigged for Kario and a fedora from Legal Insanity.
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I can't visit a new country and not share at least one shot from a Victorian era cemetery. This is Cementerio la Reina in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Founded in 1837, it has some beautiful statues, although some parts are in urgent need of repair.
Victor Mora Artista
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"Desayuno en el Jardin" La Taler de Papel Artesanal
The Cuban Green Woodpecker is called "La Carpintero" by the locals. This one has been busy riddling this Palm Tree with holes. Often seen in pairs, their Green Olive back, checkered sides, yellow front, white head with a red crest and throat make them an eye catching standout.
Cuban crocodiles are one of the most endangered species of crocodile and are found only in Cuba. These small crocodiles are strong swimmers. They walk and leap with ease and are equally at home in water and on land. Typical length is 2.1–2.3 m and typical weight 70–80 kg. Large males can reach as much as 3.5 m in length and weigh more than 215 kg. Despite its modest size, it is a highly aggressive animal, and potentially dangerous to humans. This one was on Smithsonian National Zoo.
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As I understand it the Cuban Parakeet has suffered a steep decline in the wild due to trapping for the pet trade. Luckily for us we encountered a pretty good-sized flock of them feeding in the trees along the road. I’m always entertained by watching parrots use their feet to eat and we got to see it well from these parakeets.
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A watchmaker in Old Havana. After 52 years of the Communist Revolution, Cuba's leaders attempt to redefine their economic model. Small changes, such as allowing some people to own businesses, are starting to be implemented, as Raul Castro guides the country towards a 21st Century model of the famed revolution.