New members of the Cuba forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020

Hello, Hola

Claude-Michel Prevost.

60 years old Haitian Canadian Black male.

I've lived in Haiti, Zaire, Belgium, Liberia and Canada (Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver and the Kootenays).

I've also visited Papeete, Hawaii, New York and Las Vegas.

I speak French, Quebecois, Canadian English and I'm learning Cuban Spanish.

I have been self employed for more than 20 years as a B2C Marketing / Internet Marketing Consultant and project manager, across time zones, cultures, technologies and languages.

My key interests are urban farming and food production: I have grown komuchas, kefir grains, oyster mushrooms from used coffee grounds, tilapia based aquaponics, beehives and rain water barrel gardens.

I have 14 short SF stories published, 5 of them nominated, 2 of them with Canadian SF short story awards.

I've collaborated with the Haitian Associations in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver, the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Calgary Reggae Fest, Calgary Afrika Days, Les Petits Freres des Pauvres etc.

I am still part of the Re Evaluation Counselling  and the Men's Division Int'l community

I've also been a professional tarot reader for more than 20 years, at public events (Calgary Stampede, Women Show, Taboo Show Kaslo Music Fest etc.), psychic lines and face to face.

I plan to move to Cuba and hopefully happily retire there.

I am looking for part time work in the farming industry or the funeral services industry where I can focus my empathy, listening skills, marketing experience and discipline.

Any pointers towards work, housing, communities, friendship, will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for reading so far.

Claude-Michel Prevost

Hi, I’m an eye doctor from Sweden looking for advice on medical education in Cuba. I would like to spend a few months in Havana for a hospital attachment (I’m already a specialist but I’m curious about the Cuban health system). At the same time I would like to use the opportunity to learn Spanish and improve on my salsa dancing. I have been to Cuba twice and love the county and the people. I have been told going directly to the hospitals is not a good idea because of how the government system works. I wonder if anyone knows how to get a foot in through the door, I would be grateful. Thanks in advance

Hello, my name is Marta. I live in Malaysia.
Three months ago I decided to travel. There were a lot of countries I wanted to visit,  but unfortunately, in March there was an epidemic of COVID-19.
Eventually I decided to go to Cuba because of the hospitality of Cubans. Despite of the virus they continue to help and support people from different countries. Could you advise me, which city is best to visit first? And which places I must see?

Hello everyone and welcome to expat.com

It's nice to meet all of you

@Claude Michel : What a resume you got there : globe-trotter, urban farmer, B2C / internet consultant ! Whao !
As forWorking in Cuba, you post yourresume about it and have more visibility
It's the same for the Housing section where you will be able to browse it and post your ad about what you're looking for

@Zee 333 Eye doctor? That's nice ! you can also try to post your resume on our website and have a better visibility
Be sure to keep an eye on it

@Marta1522 we have a topic about the best places to visit in cuba, it's old, clearly, but it may give you a hint on the best places to visit on the island.

I hope you are all well during this pandemic and hope that your project in Cuba will be a success

Regards.

Loïc
expat.com Team

Quisiera comprar una propiedad para edificar y vivir allí. Espero hacerlo pronto realidad.

RayHades wrote:

Quisiera comprar una propiedad para edificar y vivir allí. Espero hacerlo pronto realidad.

Google translate wrote:

I would like to buy a property to build and live there. I hope to make it happen soon.

Please post in English

I would like to buy a property to build and live there. I hope to make it happen soon.
Hi Fred. Do you like it better like that?

RayHades wrote:

Hi Fred. Do you like it better like that?

Yes - There are other language sections available if you prefer to post in them, but it's English only here.
You'll find links to other sections at the bottom of this page.

Thank you so much for a topic about the best places to visit in Cuba. It was very informative for me. I'd like to go to the city of Cienfuegos and then to Santa Clara for a visit to the famous 'Che' museum.
How do you think, can I safely go on a cruise ship? I heard that despite of virus, Cuba help the passengers, which need it. For example, passengers of Braemar, that didn't get help from other countries.
I really want to travel on liner, but I'm afraid. What can you advise me, dear friends?

Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=915950

Thanks!