"People ask you why you live in Cuba and you say it is because you like it. It is too complicated to explain about the early morning in the hills above Havana, where every morning is cool and fresh on the hottest day in summer. You do not have to tell them about the strange and lovely birds that are on the farm year-round, nor about all the migratory birds that come through.........."
Ernest Hemingway
I returned, literally just a few hours ago, from another eminently successful trip to Cuba, where new memories were made, friendships cemented, wine drunk and good food relished.
I even saw two bird species I had never seen before.
More - much more - will follow in the days ahead, but I wanted to let all my blogging friends know that I am back!
Hasta luego queridos amigos.
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...to emulate Ernest Hemingway isn't a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteAn incredible author and a larger-than-life figure if ever there was one.
DeleteNice quote from Hemingway!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, David. I'm looking forward to reading all about it!
ReplyDeleteComing soon from a blog near you!
DeleteGlad you are home safe and sound - Miriam will be pleased to have you back. Looking forward to learning what the two new bird species that you have never seen before.
ReplyDeleteI will cover them in the blog, Rosemary, but in case you are waiting with bated breath they were Thick-billed Vireo and Gundlach’s Hawk.
DeleteWelcome back. I eagerly await your report on Cuban birds.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home we still have another month and the wifi here is driving me mad, slow is an understatement. I just need to enjoy the fabulous weather, the long days, and hope when we get home the rubbish weather that I gather they are having there will have changed.
ReplyDeleteI love Namibia :-) Cheers Diane
And I love Cuba!
DeleteWelcome back! Hugs, Valerie xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I'm looking forward to your account. And your pictures.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Glad to know you are in good health and high spirits.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great trip, I will look forward to seeing your photos. Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know that you are back David. I'm sure your trip to Cuba was very nice.
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses, Marit
wow Another trip to Cuba? Welcome back, David.
ReplyDeleteSiempre apetece volver, a los lugares que te hace feliz.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana.
Bienvenido a casa! can't wait to see what you saw and also whom you saw it with.
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ReplyDeletewelcome home!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, David. I have no doubt that you had a wonderful trip and I look forward to your posts. Please bear with me if I'm not reading them right away since these couple weeks are a bit crazy. Hugs - Carola
ReplyDeleteRead them at your leisure, Carola. They will be there when you are ready.
DeleteWelcome home!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Welcome back home...I'm looking forward to photos from your visit.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back David
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your photos.
Greetings Irma
Welcome back David !
ReplyDeleteAnxious to see your pictures :)
Have a relax weekend !
Anna
Glad you had such a fabulous trip!
ReplyDeleteHi David.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about all the beautiful shots you were undoubtedly able to take.
Greetings from Patricia.
I can't wait to read about this trip. I bet it was another wonderful adventure. Happy March David. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful adventure indeed, Erika. A great part of the experience is being able to introduce my friends to the real Cuba and its people, far from the sterility of the resorts. And the birds are not too bad either!
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ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful woodpecker. I am glad you enjoyed your trip and it is great you were able to add new birds to your list. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Welcome home, David!
ReplyDeleteNo to czekamy na reportaże! Dobrze, że się odezwałeś, bo zastanawiałam się, co się z Toba dzieje. Bardzo Cię Kuba wciągnęła, musi być to niezwykłe miejsce!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back David.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting quote. I sure love living in Florida with all the diversity of birds and wildlife. Welcome home! I'm sure you have tons of photos to work on and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMuch as I enjoy Cuba, its people, its wildlife, its cuisine, I have no desire to live in a tropical or subtropical climate anywhere. I wouldn’t even contemplate a visit in summer.
DeleteWelcome home!! :)
ReplyDeleteBellísimo pájaro. Aunque en un viaje nos vaya muy bien. Gusta volver a casa . Bienvenido.
ReplyDeleteMiriam , David os deseo un buen domingo.
Un abrazo.
Welcome home David. I'm looking forward to hearing about your latest adventure. Hemingway was larger than life for sure!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you saw two birds you had never seen before ... if anyone deserves such a treat it is you. I look forward to more information on your wonderful trip and I guarantee you, you will post pictures of birds I have never seen 😁
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, my friend and rest up so we can all get back to enjoying your wonderful "Travels With Birds".
Andrea @ From the Sol
Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to reading more soon.
All the best Jan
Welcome back! I was sure you were off adventuring. Looking forward to all the photos and commentary when you're rested up.
ReplyDeleteBienvenido y enhorabuena por esas dos nuevas especias de aves. Esperamos tus nuevos reportajes de las fauna cubana y también canadiense por supuesto. Un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at the cool and fresh mornings in the hills... :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! It must have been an amazing trip.
A beautiful place for visit. David, I look forward to seeing your blog as you traveling.
ReplyDeleteHello David, :=)
DeleteI'm so glad you arrived home safely. You were missed! :=) How wonderful that you saw two new bird species. I also look forward to seeing photos of your trip.
Hugs and kisses.
Sonjia.
Such a breathtaking bird!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, dear David!
hello David
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be an exciting time for us readers again, I'm looking forward to the reports.
Greetings Frank
So pleased you had a happy time ... it must be gorgeous to visit ... I love the photo of the Cuban Green woodpecker ... and those mellow days of sightseeing (birds mainly), wine, women, men and song - sounds like Cuban fun was had by all ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, David! Isn't it wonderful to find a spot where you love to return, time and time again? I've loved the photos!
ReplyDeleteQué bien que hayas retornado a tu casa luego de un exitoso viaje a Cuba, aunque quizás te hubiera gustado quedarte más tiempo.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! How many times have you been to Cuba?
ReplyDeleteSix times.
DeleteWelcome back!
ReplyDeleteWonderful bird and nice quote from Hemingway.
Me alegra saber que ya estas de vuelta. Besos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird.
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