Dia de los muertos

Dia de los muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, America, and Canada. Dia de los muertos means "the day of the dead", in spanish. This is a gathering when families come together, pray for, and remember their dead family members. This holiday occurs on November 1st and 2nd. There are a lot of things traditions people do. Traditions include building private altars which honor the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. The people have fiestas and commemerate their lost, loved ones. This is an extremely important festival in Mexico and Latin America.

Cuban Climate and Landscape

Climate: Cuba is moderate subtropical. The Cuban territory is at the edge the Tropic of Cancer, and due to its small body, on an east-west axis, it receives the refreshing trade winds and the sea breezes.
During the winter, it is cooled by alot of cold air from the North, those cold fronts don't last long.
The day and night temperatures change less in the coastal regions than inland.
The eastern part of the country has a warmer climate than the western part.
Average temperature 24,6º C (76,3º F)
Summer average 25º C (77º F)
Winter average 22º C (71,6º F)

Landscape: Cuba is covered with beaches. They are all over the country, becasue it is an island. People try to travel to Cuba, just because od its beaches. Sierra del Rosario is mountain range in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. It is located in the western part of the Guaniguanico Range, in the north-central part of the province.

Mi familia

En mi familia tiene cinco personas : mi madre, mi padre, mi hermana,mi hermano, y yo. Mi familia es inteligente, comico, y activo. Tenemos animales y amigos. Vivimos en una ,casa en Tucson. A nosotros nos gustan animales, libros, libros, y deportes. Vemos T.V, leemos libros, y duermimos.

Soy Carlos Ramone. Soy comico, simpatico, y activo. Tengo un bola de basquetbol, y amigos. Vivo en una casa en Tucson. A mi me gustan deportes, animales, muchos quesos differentes, y futbol americano. Juego al futbol americano, monto en mi bicicleta, y duermo.

Mi hermano Alex, es inteligente, muy differente, y muy alto. Tiene lentes y pelo corto. Vive en una casa en Tucson. A el le gusta una computadora, correr, un lentes, y libros. A el lee libros, navegar por internet, y habla en latin.

Mi gato es Weber. A el es mal, comico, muy activo, y largo. Vive en mi casa en Tucson. Tiene un bano, pelo negro y blanco, amigos, y una cama. A el le gusta pez, comida, planta, y yo. A el atacka yo, corre, y come.

Mi madre es simpatica, comica, y trabaja. Vive en una casa en Tucson. Tiene hijos y una casa. Mi madre le gustan animales, sus hijos, comida, y trabajar en el jardin. Mi madre trabaja en el jardin, cocina, y lava la ropa.

Carlos-Yo

Me llamo Carlos Ramiros Ventrillos Ramone el trace. Soy fantastico. Soy de Cuba. Mis cumpleanos es veintitres de Febrero. Soy simpatico, atletico, y muy comico. Mi madre es muy simpatico y inteligente. Me gustan perros y comida china.

(Yo soy a la derecho en la video)

Cuba-Un poco de todo

This is a Cuban vacation spot called Varadero. It is pretty famous for it's relaxing paradise. It is on a beach side of Cuba. People go there for any reason, they just want to party, or for a special reason. There are Restaurants and bars, for everyone to enjoy. When the sun sets the view is magnificant! This is a wonderful vacation spot and we should all go here for fun!

Research from: http://liseandphil.blogspot.com/2007/10/town-of-varadero-info.html

~Carlos~

Cuba-Lugares Importantes

This is the capital building, of Cuba (building on the left). The cappital's name is Havana. The cordinates are 23°8′N 82°23′W. Hundreds of people walk back and forth, in front of the building, everyday. In this city, there are musicians, who love to play their music, the rumba. Havana attracts thousands of tourists a year, to come and see this magical place. People come from Canada, and even from Europe, to see this place! This place have a wonderful view. You should come here some day.

This is a picture of Santiago de Cuba which is the former capital. This is the island's second largest city in Cuba currently. Its nice culture and personality came from the combination of Caribbean aboriginals, Africans, Spaniards and Asians. This is a colonial city that strives for life. Street festivals are very important. The province of Santiago is where salsa’s basic rhythms started. This is another very popular city that should be visited in the human lifespan.

Research from: http://www.mapsofworld.com/cuba/capital-of-cuba.html, and

http://www.theworldwidetraveler.com/media/upload/content/xtra_2283.jpg

~Carlos~

Cuba-Comida

This dish is called, Arroz con pollo. In english, this means " chicken with rice ". This is one of the most beloved chicken dishes in Cuba. This dish can make any meal special. These are some great ingredients: 1 large chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 8 pieces, 1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper, 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar. This dish is also found in Peru, but very different. This mouth watering chicken will make you go for seconds.

This desert above, is called Cuban Mojito Cake. This amazing desert is made with pineapple. Here are the ingredients for it: 20 ounce of crushed pineapple, box of angel fod cake, 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of lime juice, 4 tablespoons of powdered suger, 1 teaspoon of rum extract, 8 ounce of cool whip, 1/3 cup of shredded coconut, zest of lime, mint leaves. This dish is made from simple ingredients, but has the power of a king. If you like cake, you will surely love this one!

Research from: http://www.tasteofcuba.com/arrozconpollo.html, and http://www.tasteofcuba.com/mojito-cake.html

~Carlos~

Cuba-Gobierno

This man is Fidel Castro. Fidel was born, August 13, 1926. He has been the Prime Minister of Cuba, from February 1959, to December 1976, until his resignation, in 2008. He is currently, The First Secretary, of the communist Party of Cuba. He came to power as a result of the Cuban Revolution. He was born into a wealthy family, and got a law degree. Studying at Havana University, he began his political career and became a recognized person, in the politics of Cuba.

This man is Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz. He was born on June 3rd, 1931. He is the younger brother of Fidel Castro. Raúl Castro was elected President at the 24 February 2008. On 31 July 2006, Raúl Castro assumed the duties of President of the Council of State in a temporary transfer of power due to Fidel Castro's illness.

Research from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro

~Carlos~