Cuba Study Abroad Trip Itinerary - University of Nebraska Omaha
Cuba Study Abroad Trip Itinerary - University of Nebraska Omaha
Cuba Study Abroad Trip Itinerary - University of Nebraska Omaha
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nebraska</strong> at <strong>Omaha</strong> - UNO<br />
Education and Community Engagement<br />
July 15 – 22, 2012<br />
<strong>Cuba</strong> Girasol & Estevez Travel are pleased to present you and your participants<br />
with a customize field program based on the content requests you have made.<br />
We value the opportunity to coordinate your experience and ask that you<br />
completely review the itinerary and information provided below and notify us if<br />
you have any concerns or changes you wish to make. Please note that this<br />
itinerary is subject to change until confirmed.<br />
Tentative <strong>Itinerary</strong> – Subject to change<br />
July 15 - 22, 2012<br />
Sunday, July 15 - Arrival<br />
12:35 PM Check-in at <strong>Cuba</strong>na de Aviación desk. Our representative Saúl<br />
López will give you visas and health insurance<br />
3:35 PM Departure from Cancun in <strong>Cuba</strong>na de Aviación flight #153<br />
6:00 PM Arrival in Havana - Transfer to the hotel<br />
7:15 PM Check in at Hotel Paseo Habana<br />
7:30 PM Dinner at Paladar (included) - Orientation meeting<br />
Monday, July 16 – Exploring Habana<br />
8:30 AM Walking tour in Habana Vieja. Explore the historical and oldest<br />
district <strong>of</strong> Havana; walk along Plaza Vieja, Mercaderes street, Plaza<br />
de Armas, and the Cathedral.<br />
12:30 PM Lunch in Old Havana at Café Mercurio (no included)<br />
2:30 PM Visit the Revolution Square<br />
3:00 PM Tour Vedado Downtown, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Havana and visit Hotel<br />
Nacional a city icon from 1930s.<br />
5:00 PM Return to hotel –<br />
7:00 PM Dinner at Kasalta (included)<br />
Tuesday, July 17 – Arts and Community Development<br />
10:00 AM Overview <strong>of</strong> the current situation in <strong>Cuba</strong> with <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Habana<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr. Esteban Morales.<br />
1:00 PM Lunch at La Roca (included)<br />
2:30 PM Visit the Callejón de Hammel, a street cultural center led by painter<br />
and muralist Salvador González Escalona. His internationally<br />
known artwork deals with the roots and influences <strong>of</strong> African<br />
<strong>Cuba</strong> Girasol & Estevez Travel - International Outreach Educational Center • www.cubagirasol.org<br />
P.O. Box 140188, Gainesville, FL 32614 • Tel.: 352.328.8498 • Email: cuba@cubagirasol.org
eligions in <strong>Cuba</strong>. Meet with Elias Asser, specialist on Afro-<strong>Cuba</strong>n<br />
religion and general manager <strong>of</strong> Gonzalez Escalona’s gallery.<br />
4:00 PM Visit the art studio <strong>of</strong> Eduin Fraga, a young artist who mixes<br />
newspaper collage and oil painting with various contemporary<br />
themes on social issues.<br />
5:30 PM Meeting with members <strong>of</strong> the Community Project Espiral. Proyecto<br />
Espiral, is a grassroots project dedicated to educate young people<br />
on environmental issues and sustainable development. Discussion<br />
on various pressing issues in <strong>Cuba</strong> with college students and<br />
young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
7:30 PM Dinner at El Carmelo with some members <strong>of</strong> Espiral (included)<br />
Wednesday, July 18 – Sustainable Development and Culture<br />
9:30 AM Visit a Farmer’s market<br />
11:00 AM Visit the Organic Agricultural Urban Cooperative <strong>of</strong> Alamar meet<br />
with managers, specialists and workers. Lunch at the cooperative<br />
included<br />
2:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Free afternoon<br />
5:30 PM Cultural activity with two community projects: Okan-Tomi, that<br />
explores and reworks Afro-<strong>Cuba</strong>n dances and music traditions and<br />
El Barracón, a women’s collective studying and promoting the<br />
African roots on <strong>Cuba</strong>n cuisine. We will enjoy the cuisine and a<br />
great performance. Simple and traditional dinner included.<br />
8:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Thursday, July 19 – Community Engagement and Culture<br />
9:00 AM Volunteer work with Okan Tomi and Espiral at Teatro El Alba<br />
(cleaning and preparing)<br />
12:30 PM Cajita Lunch (included)<br />
2:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Free time<br />
6:00 PM Visit the home and art studio <strong>of</strong> ceramist and painter José Fuster.<br />
Learn about his art and his community project<br />
7:00 PM Dinner included at his home-studio<br />
8:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
10:00 PM Optional: Jazz night at La Zorra y el Cuervo ($10 CUC)<br />
Friday, July 20 – Community Engagement and Culture<br />
9:00 AM Volunteer work with Okan Tomi and Espiral at Teatro El Alba<br />
(painting and repairing)<br />
12:30 PM Cajita Lunch (included)<br />
2:30 PM Return to the hotel<br />
3:00 PM Visit the Arts and Crafts Market<br />
6:30 PM Dinner at Casa del Habano (included)<br />
<strong>Cuba</strong> Girasol & Estevez Travel - International Outreach Educational Center • www.cubagirasol.org<br />
P.O. Box 140188, Gainesville, FL 32614 • Tel.: 352.328.8498 • Email: cuba@cubagirasol.org
8:30 PM Cultural activity at El Sauce with members <strong>of</strong> Espiral and Okan<br />
Tomi<br />
Saturday, July 21 – Tourism and Development<br />
9:00 AM <strong>Trip</strong> to Playas del Este<br />
Lunch on your own<br />
3:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Free afternoon<br />
6:30 PM Dinner at La Ferminia (included)<br />
8:30 PM Farewell party with domino tournament<br />
Sunday, July 22 - Departure<br />
11:30 AM Check-in<br />
4:00 PM Departure in <strong>Cuba</strong>na de Aviación flight # 152<br />
4:30 PM Arrival in Cancun<br />
<strong>Cuba</strong> Girasol & Estevez Travel - International Outreach Educational Center • www.cubagirasol.org<br />
P.O. Box 140188, Gainesville, FL 32614 • Tel.: 352.328.8498 • Email: cuba@cubagirasol.org
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