Dogs of Moron amoung other things...

A week long stay at the Melia Cayo Coco in Cuba is just what is needed if you're looking for relaxation, a nice resort, good food, and if you're planning a wedding. I was looking for all four, and was pleasantly surprised when all four exceeded my expectations.
Throughout our stay, of course, I had my camera with me, and was able to capture some images of the island, as well as animals on our tour of the city of Moron on the main island of Cuba.

It was amazing for me to see the dogs of this city, and most likely it is similar throughout Cuba. I suppose that they could be classified as pariah-type dogs however, they don't seem to be feral, and quite a few that I saw seemed to belong to a person standing with them. They are all similar in size, shape and random breeding, resembling how our own dogs would look in North America if left to breed and live on their own.

This little guy was, unfortunately, mangy and didn't look to be in the greatest of health, but he strolled down the street, as did the other dogs, with no fear. I did not hear a single bark or whine while in the vicinity of any of the dogs. All of them seemed to carry an air of calmness, which a lot of our North American canines lack.

Hard to see here, this one was taken from the bus in the country-side, but a dog strolls up to his people on this homestead (highlighted). Looked to be black and tan, again, similar in size and shape to all the others.

This guy inhabited the crocodile farm that we visited on our trip, again, taken from the bus, this dog sported a brindle coat and had a slightly different head shape from the other dogs that I saw.

 This girl also inhabited the croc farm, dozing in front of a chicken pen just down from the workers who were taking a break in the shade. The temperament of these dogs surely has something to do with the fact that they are probably never bored, they are allowed to roam at will, and are constantly physically and mentally stimulated by their environment. All things that many of our pets lack throughout their pampered lives. Not saying it's bad that we pamper, my dogs are very spoiled...

This guy was neat, a Brahma I believe, also a resident of the croc farm.

And who could forget the main attraction of the farm. I was able to hold a baby. Never felt skin like that before, such amazing creatures!


My hubby and I were upgraded to one of the "cottages" built over a salt water lagoon in the resort. Mornings were fish feeding time, with some bread saved specifically for them the night before. Though the lagoon looked fresh, it was definitely salt, with jelly-fish, needle fish, small barracuda, and a whole assortment of other fish that I couldn't begin to name.

These fish were very bass-like in shape and structure, and the boldest when it came to eating the bread we threw in for them. This photo was enhanced to make the fish more visible.

Dragonfly, same as everywhere, on our cottage porch.

The ocean as seen from our resorts beach. Gorgeous water, very clear, and apparently perfect for snorkeling (of which I only partook in once, and made me even more sea-sick on a catamaran tour). 
Common tern I believe. These guys would fly low over the surf on the beach, watching for little molecules of any fish-like product in the shallow water for their breakfast.

This brown pelican was a ham. A young guy, posed on the beach for all the photographers and the ladies. Never thought they were that big until I stood right beside one.

And this guy, ah, he didn't fare so well, was merely a shell when we found him. A very stinky shell.

Overall, a great trip, with decent pictures, good weather, tasty food and a great wedding!!