Cuba

A study Trip by Dr. Thomas Wilson
November, 2009
 
 
Havana by Joshua Whitman, PhD


Havana: image by Joshua Whitman, PhD and member of the study group.
 
 
Dr. Wilson with Steve Cox, International Expeditions

Steve Cox, International Expeditions, and Thomas Wilson in old Havana.
 Why I went to Cuba:

1. Professional Development focused on Tropical Island Ecology

2. Participate in the Wetlands Symposium at Zapata National Park

3. Network with natural history professionals and scientists at Zapata

4. Design a humanitarian ecotourism project based on wetland restoration for International Expeditions

5. Design a Birding & Freshwater Fishing package for International Expeditions
   
   
   
Cathedral Squaare Church
 
 
 
Old Havana Old Havana
   
old Havana Old Havana
   
Old Havana street play Old women with cigars...Havana
   
Vanalies Valley...UNESCO World Heritage site 1953 Cadillac convertable
   
Revolution ..."Che" Ernesto "Che" Quevera
   
Vanalies Valley oxen Farmer's barn
   
   
 Tiano Hut on Treasure Lake Cuban Trogon - National Bird
 
   
Wilson Tarpon fishing on Hatiguanico River Thomas Wilson and guide Alfredo on Treasure Lake
   
   
Thomas with Snook - Brother Ray with armpit Spiny Lobster from Hatiguanico River
   
   
Thomas Wilson on Treasure Lake Germinating coconuts
   
   
Crocodile Farm - Zapata Swamp Cuban Crocodiles...Zapata Park