Want to See the Wild Side of Cuba? Try a Kayak

So true, John. I thought about going through the article line by line and highlighting what I considered the most misleading and/or inaccurate statements, then thought--why bother? There is already plenty of good info on TT, including listings of websites for Americans wanting details as to what US laws are related to travel in Cuba. If articles like the one in the NY times leads them to believe that the only legal way to visit, most particularly the only way to visit outlying regions, is to take an expensive tour, so much the better--for me.

I said a long time ago I thought we shouldn't be providing info on how to get to and enjoy Cuba's off-the-beaten-track places, since that only makes it more likely that next time we go there, we'll find the flowers trampled and those wild beaches littered. Better to urge everyone to stick to the gringo trail, eh?

Not that I follow my own advice...

Maybe you should and do the Americans a favor.

I said a long time ago I thought we shouldn't be providing info on how to get to and enjoy Cuba's off-the-beaten-track places, since that only makes it more likely that next time we go there, we'll find the flowers trampled and those wild beaches littered. Better to urge everyone to stick to the gringo trail, eh?

I have shared that thought for years. Now I am acting on it more and more by remaining silent.

I am happy to positively reference public events where I am certain I will make little difference in the overall crowd size. And I am still more than willing to share unknown places privately with friends. But I am finished promoting them on the internet.

The indelible view from a trip on the Cuba's bays and lagoons: Turquoise green waters, red mangroves and vibrant flamingos. Kayakers paddling by fishing boats along the Rio Guaurabo, Kayaking groups watch for water birds in Guanaroca Lagoon. Best place to visiy in Cuba :- Jardines del Rey, Maria la Gorda, Havana,

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