Cuba's corcho fishermen

Scattered beyond the seawall of Cuba's historic Malecón, small groups of inventive fishermen rely on corcho rafts -- ingenious vessels self-crafted from a combination of polyfoam, aluminum rods and wood propelled by oars and small engines.  Derived from the Spanish word "corchos," meaning "cork," these DIY rafts exemplify human creativity and resourcefulness. In a country where the … [Read more...] about Unable to Afford Boats, Cubans Build Corchos