Photographs of my ESL Cuba Volunteer experience Mimi Champagne WE ARE HONORED to share Dr Mimi Champagne's pictures documenting her November 2007 participation in the ESL Cuba Volunteer program. We also gratefully acknowledge the photo taken by Dr Champagne that we proudly feature as our ESL Cuba Volunteer website's new masthead (above). Read Dr Mimi Champagne's wonderful ESL report – great for trip planning and knowing what to look forward to as an ESL Cuba Volunteer. CLICK HERE

	At the Casa del niño y de la niña [House for the Boy and Girl] Three ever-enthusiastic students. At the Casa del niño y de la niña ESL volunteer Linda Scarlett-Hauk with one of her Casa students. At the Casa del niño y de la niña ESL Volunteer Samantha Lewis with her Casa students during farewell fiesta. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Mimi with Casa students during farewell fiesta. At Las Terrazas eco-community Lush vegetation thrives in every nook and cranny. At the Mi Alegre Pelota day care centre A chance to chat with day care kids. At the Mi Alegre Pelota day care centre Day care students snacking during recess. At the Escuela Taller [Workshop School] High school graduates enroll in this institution to learn the arts and crafts necessary to authentically restore the ancient buildings of Old Havana. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Casa students with Mimi during outdoor English lesson on the playground. At the Angela Landa primary school Trying not to distract students during class. At Las Terrazas eco-community Ten of thousands of hectares have been restored to its original jungle-like state: 30 years ago these mountain where devoid of vegetation because of charcoal production. On the Malecón at the divide between Central Havana and Old Havana. A gorgeous view of the Morro Castle that guarded ancient Havana against pirate attacks and foreign invasion. At the Farmers Market in the Vedado neighborhood Stalls offer fresh produce daily at very reasonable prices. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Camera break during English lesson. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Casa director Rosita Sardinas in between ESL Volunteers Mimi Champagne and Jill Steidl. Click here to learn about the origins and objectives of the Casa school. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Rosita Sardiñas is the dynamic founder and headmistress of the Casa. As well, she's a beacon of innovation and progress in her Cayo Hueso community. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Young Art school student and frequent Casa visitor and his beautiful drawing. At Las Terrazas eco-community A view of the lake at the base of Rancho Curujey village. At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) Students master a minimum of two foreign languages during their tenure at FLEX. They go on to serve as translators and interpreters at home and abroad. At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) Salsa demonstration during class fiesta on "Students Day." At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) Clearly Cuban youth are not camera shy. At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) At work, responding to letters from Nova Scotia children. In Old Havana A boy and his dog! At the University of Havana ESL volunteers Linda Scarlett-Hauk, Ellie Lau and Mimi Champagne at the entrance to the University of Havana. This famed statue is called Alma Mater.		At the University of Havana's Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) Students display a letter from a Nova Scotia child and write their response. At the Angela Landa primary school in Habana Vieja [Old Havana] Greeting sign welcomes visitors. At the Casa del niño y de la niña Always ready to ham it up for the camera. At Las Terrazas eco-community west of Havana Coffee bean drying terraces "terrazas" at the ruins of a French coffee plantation established in 1801. All of the labor was performed by slaves. At the Mi Alegre Pelota day care centre in a southern suburb of the city of Havana Toddlers gather around toy stove. At the Mi Alegre Pelota day care center Day care children trying to catch bubbles blown by their teacher. At the Angela Landa primary school Cots are rolled out every afternoon for younger students to nap. At the Casa del niño y de la niña ESL Cuba Volunteer Gordon Steidl of Black Creek (Vancouver Island), British Columbia demonstrates boxing moves when not teaching English. At Las Terrazas eco-community A quiet moment with our ESL guide Idania Morero. At Las Terrazas eco-community A view of the Río San Juan flowing through the jungles of Las Terrazas. At Las Terrazas eco-community View of the rural village called Rancho Curujey. The community self-sustaining and thrives based on eco-friendly agriculture, forestry and tourism. At the Farmers Market in the Vedado neighborhood Fresh produce from local urban organic plots is sold to Habaneros. At the Casa del niño y de la niña A student learns from Mimi how to teach a neighbourhood dog commands in English. At the Casa del niño y de la niña ESL Volunteers Ellie Lau and Mimi with students during a serious lesson. At the Angela Landa primary school Class size is limited. Teacher to student ratio is one to fifteen. At a University of Havana Sports stadium FLEX students, professors and ESL volunteers gather at a stadium on "Sports Day." At the Angela Landa primary school At an evening street reception for ESL volunteers organized by a CDR (Committees for the Defense of the Revolution) Children perform songs, recite poetry and teach us about Che. At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) English students display a letter written to them by a Nova Scotia child. At a University of Havana Sports stadium At a University of Havana Sports stadium FLEX students dressed in team colours during "Sports Day." At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) Another letter from Nova Scotia! At a University of Havana Sports stadium Abundant smiles every time you point a camera. At the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FLEX) ESL Cuba Volunteers here with their University of Havana students. On Havana's Malecón seawall Returning to the hotel after a Sunday in Old Havana. At the Escuela Taller Students catalog potshards and learn repair techniques.
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