I have just returned from my fifth trip to Cuba, leading a group of keen birders to experience not only the natural history of Cuba, but its culture and its wonderful people.
Some of them have become family to me, in every sense but shared biology. They are dear and precious and always in my heart.
Here is my sensational Cuban guide, Tania Piñeiro Cordero, with her two daughters, Mariana on the left, Rocío, on the right. What a fine job Tania has done in raising two exceptional young women, who doubtless will make their mark in the world.
They are always ready with a kiss for Mama.
And it all began with two incredible grandmothers, stalwarts both, an example to the world. They have tackled difficulties and adversity that would cow most of us, but they have faced life with strength, courage, and most of all with fierce dedication to their families.
Amalia Caridad Cordero, Yolanda Brito
...I expected you to make your Cuban trip later.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOOhhh that was where you got to... how wonderful. No doubt we will be shown some of the other great wonders that keep drawing you back to this stunning island nation! YAM xx
Hello David :=)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Lovely photos of this loving Cuban family, which you now call your own. I think I recognise Mariana from other photos from your birding trips to Cuba.They all have lovely smiles and I'm sure they were pleased to see you both- It will take you a while to sort out your photos, and I await your next post with bated breath.
Hugs and xxxxxx
Sonjia
Hi David,
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to read about your last trip to Cuba. I like the incredible grandmothers!
Hugs and kisses, Marit
Je reconnais Mariana 😉.
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I've been to Cuba only once, and enjoyed our time off the resort. The poverty that most people experience is sad to see, but almost everyone we met had a perpetual smile and a great attitude.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a wonderful time, and I'm looking forward to seeing the nature photographs I'm sure you'll share!
How wonderful! Kudos to the 3 generations of strong and determined women :-)
ReplyDeleteA fine tribute to some fine women.
ReplyDeleteAmong the very best.
DeleteHi David,
ReplyDeleteAn nice tribute to these strong women!!
Greetings,
Maria
Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you had a very pleasant time and have zillions of pictures to show us.
Welcome back dear friend! I love the trip you have taken and the beautiful people you have visited! Greetings dear friend and happy Sunday! 🎄🌹🌹 🎄
ReplyDeleteBeautiful women!
ReplyDeleteIn every respect, Dorothy.
DeleteLovely tribute to the girls :)
ReplyDeleteLovely women, for sure!! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back David.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you had a very nice time.
Beautiful photos of these strong women.
Greetings Irma
Men can't live without them ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful smiles !
Have a cozy week-end !
Anna
It's good to see you safely back again, David.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute to a dedicated team who clearly mean a lot to you, and have served you so well - again!
Best wishes to all - - - Richard
Lovely ladies and photos. I am sure you had an awesome trip! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, David! I had begun to think you'd left the blog world! But you're continuing your Western Hemisphere travels! I know I'm going to love this series. It certainly looks like you have some wonderful locals to guide you on the way!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful description of the two grandmothers.
ReplyDeleteHi David.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are still able to travel and discover beautiful things.
Greetings from Patricia.
Hi David,
ReplyDeleteI wrote a comment to you yesterday, but it must have been evaporated :)
I'm looking forward to read about your trip to Cuba!
Hugs and kisses, Marit
A great tribute for special women.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful smiles!
Have a nice week end.
So that's where you were off to. Such a nice tribute!
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with lovely friends like those women.
ReplyDeleteThey are the best of the best, Bill.
DeleteHow wonderful for you to visit Cuba for the fith time. Such beautiful people.
ReplyDeleteHi David - I couldn't agree more with your post than you've shown and explained to us ... wonderful to have such caring women ready to share their world with you. Bet it was a wonderful trip - looking forward to hearing about it. I've just ordered the Africa book you reviewed for us ... thank you - awaiting happily its arrival. Freezing here with freezing fog - unusual ... we did have some sun by the coast earlier in the day - life toddles on ... and I'm inside and warm - I'm pleased to say - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I'm wondering - idly - whether in a long life devoted mainly to word churning I've ever used the word stalwart.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful indeed...the smiles light up their faces! I'm glad you had a good trip!
ReplyDeleteQuerido amigo son sonrisa lo dice todo, me alegra de que estéis acompañados de personas tan maravillosas como vosotros. Un fuerte abrazo para todos.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to read more about this trip to Cuba David. And I noticed your new post is all about bees. I am really excited to go read that one. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI may be a little tardy, Erika. The next week and a half looks pretty busy!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your Cuban guide!
Sorry no comment on this yesterday when I read it. for some reason I could not find the comment box. I was going to check on my desk top later and totally forgot. sometimes the screen on my chromebook is weird. The photos of your adopted family are so full of joy and they are all beautiful, and oh so happy.. having the same friends each time you visit Cuba is just great. looking forward to the photos you took.
ReplyDeleteAnd I will be seeing them again in February.
DeleteBack from a remarkable trip to Cuba. Needless to say that it was one of those once in a lifetime trips. Tania and Cordero family were excellent host and of course above par guide. Thank you David for including this emerging early birder in the process.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these kind words, Karl. It was a great pleasure to have you on the trip.
Deletelas bellas mujeres!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful trip and so glad that you are home safe and sound. Bisous Diane
ReplyDeleteWelcome back.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the Cuban family in your photographs.
All the best Jan
Me habría encantado estar con vosotros, tal vez en otra ocasión. Abrazos para Miriam, tu familia cubana y para ti amigo David.
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