Havana

[GrownMan1]

The next day Mr G and I went house hunting for me. I think things went bad with when Mr. G show me where he was living and his setup. He had a nice place and I wanted one close to his setup. He had set me up with the place he had been before. It was basic but no where close to the comfort of his place. The guy who rented the place had an arrogant nature that I did not like. He told me I must rent from him for least four days no compromising. Mr. G said that he would not be a problem. The only problem he would have is when I bring girls to his place; he will try to back door them later. And he was not going to try and hide it. However, I did like the idea that I can bring as many girls as I want back and fourth as long as I they have I'd. We may have knock on 10 to 13 doors as we walked around the area.

I came across this young lady who was renting an apartment with her and her 8 year old son. The room was small and I would have to go through her living room to get to my room. Though I did not like that idea I did like the warm reception she gave me. She said she will give me a key to the house so she did not have to let me in out. And if I wanted breakfast just let her know and she will oblige. I actually saw myself playing with her son in the local neighborhood. As Mr G had pointed out once the girls in the local neighborhood know that you are not the police they will stand in line to be the next victim of your mongerhood.

After a few hours of walking around; (walking is what we do) My mind was made up I was going back to the girl and her son with the small room. I also like the facts that the house was right up from Mr G's casa. However; when I returned to her someone had placed a deposit for the room for the first two days. Oh well was its back to Mr Arrogant place to rent from him.

Along comes Alex. He was a bike taxis and I don't know what possessed me to ask him a question. Mr G had just made the statement that finding the right place its all about timing. Being in the right place at the right time and cashing in on the situation. Alex look like a brown skin tall version of Bart Simpson. I just happened to walk over and ask him did he know somewhere where I could find apartment. Alex who learn to speak English from watching John Wayne flicks. He was a computer programmer by trade. He spoke very good English. He asked me to give him a second made some phone calls and told me he came up with three places. Two of the places rooms being rented by families. The other place was an apartment. I have been around hustlers. Hell I am Boca Chica battle tested. I can honestly say Alex just wanted to help us with no string. 1 time I offer him money and he said " my friend you don't have to keep give me money from helping you you are my friend" Dominican Republic eat your heart out! Mr G whom didn't messed with many locals and could smell a con a mile away trusted him. He was our most valuable asset. He show us things and taught a deeper Cuba. Between he and Mr. G I was safe and secured. Did you know Havana had brothels! 10 cuc for chica on site and 28 cuc to take back to your room.

Alex took Mr G and I to the apartment. Because we knew Alex the lady. She came and gave me the keys to the apartment and told me that I can move in tomorrow if I want. Wow she did not even have my personal information. I took the keys made an appointment with her and the owner tomorrow at 11. Alex was telling me I should get my stuff and move in right then. I told him that I told the lady I would be here tomorrow at 11 and that is what I'm going to do. However if things go right for Mr. G and I tonight we have back up place where we can entertain chicas. Mr. G left me and told me the time we will rendezvous. Alex and I went back to my hotel. Before we left I told him I desperately needed hey phone. Mr G's friend tried to hustle me to use her cell phone sim for 15 dollars a day. Just to use a sim card. That was the high rate. Alex drove me to his friend who had a spare sim card and we agreed to10 dollars a day. I needed it for 5 days so we agreed on 45 dollars and I also put 5 dollars of credit on the phone. Let me warn you all that those minutes did not last long. I hardly even talk to someone the next day I was out of minutes. I then put 10 dollars of minutes on the phone and that did not last 3 good days. While in my hotel room I gave Alex and his friend some t shirts they were very thankful. I also gave Alex and dress for his mother.

At about 8 o'clock I met Mr G for us to hit his favorite spot. We were supposed to meet up with Johnny Vegas and Mr. G's girl. Mr G's chica arrived at the hangout spot looking like a bag of money boy she was sexy. We sat on the corner and watch a parade of chica walking the strip. I scene girls as young as 14 on that strip. Johnny Vegas arrived first day in Cuba. As he and Mr G lay down the Cubra Libre I had bottle water. $2 for a bottle water not cool. I immediately asked Mr g girl where are her friends for Johnny Vegas and I. Johnny Vegas was a cool do to hang around. He had mongered from Maine to Spain. He was telling us his worldly adventures. Mr. G's chica made a phone call to chicas to come where we were. When the first chica showed up she was looking damn good. Mr G was ready to trade his girl in.

Johnny Vegas took one look at the chica and said grown man I'll take her. Johnny is not the type to wait and observe the scene. He says he learned from his father when you see something don't wait for what may come around the corner. I had my eye on a dark skin chica who was standing in the doorway. I excuse myself from the four of them. To go and talk to the chica that had my attention. While I was a way Mr G's chica of two years had a guy come to the table and ask to speak with her. She excused herself from the table to give him audience. Why did she do that. That pissed off Mr G so bad he did not want his chica anymore. When she returned to the table Mr G would not even give her attention. We left the table to go to another club I asked Mr G what about his girl to hell with her- how dare she disrespect me. We left the area to another club leaving behind Johnny Vegas Mr G's X chica and her girlfriend. Mr G's last word to JV was you can have both of them I don't care. We went to the other club near the hotel. I was really feeling bad stretching iching dizzy the jaundice had me under its control. Once we got to the other club I did not want to go in did not really like the vibe. We end up returning to the hangout spot where Johnny Vegas and Mr G's girl we're still sitting at the table. The girl said she had enough of Mr G. I convinced her that we came back for her behind Mr G back. Mr G actually wish that they had left. The dark skin girl I initially talked to was still there I gave them audience. I looked up at the table and everybody was leaving. Mr G though he had kiss his chica on the cheek and she smiled did not want to be with her. Both chicas left Johnny Vegas. The chicas were sitting in the cab and Johnny Vegas did not see them but made it perfectly clear that he is straight for the night. 10 minutes later Mr G & I had the audience of the dark skin chica and her friend who Mr G fell in love with. You should have heard the things he said he was going to do to her that night. He was feeling good and he was going to let loose on his new found love. I wish I could have recorded to what he said he was going to do to her. The chicas had a car. We decided we were going to go out and have drinks at the club. We went to the club and they immediately put us in the VIP section. I saw the lack luster chica from the first night. Could you believe she looked as if she had an attitude. Mr G said she would. It did not matter to me. Wow sitting in the section the waiter came up to my chica who was the boss chica of Mr G's chica and showed her a bottle of wine. As she shook her head of approval Mr G snapped. What the hell is wrong with you ordering a $40 bottle of wine. The chica explained that we were in the VIP section and we had to buy the bottle of wine. Mr G said well we are getting out the VIP section. We found some more seats however Mr G had lost his love connection. Man I'm ready to get rid of these hoes I am starting to lose my passion for her. I said Wow you were just in love with her 15 minutes ago. When my dog said he was ready to go I was ready to go. We just got up and left the chicas wondering what the hell went wrong. G said he wanted to go to the hotel disco. The jaundice had caught up with me. It felt like ants were crawling underneath my skin. I couldn't stop scratching and itching and scratching and itching. I told him I'm going to bed see each other tomorrow at 11 to move my stuff to my new apartment. I had the worst night of my life. I could not sleep. I was so happy when the Sun came out for at least I could walk around. I remembered the hotel had a breakfast and went thinking maybe I can eat and kill time from the symptoms of jaundice. I was up any way. The breakfast was terrible. I just went to my room and pack my clothes and tried to bathe myself and oatmeal that I bought for the states for my skin.

[JohnnyVegas]

First, thanks to all our bro's here who make traveling to a new place for the 1st time, easy!! But I have to ESPECIALLY thank Mr. GoGo and Grownman who made my trip AWESOME and both of whom were SUPER generous when it came to my last day. Which happened to be my Birthday, and by then I was just about out of $$ I called it way too close and wound up leaving Cuba with less than 2 CUC. Or for that matter, less than 2 of any currency. More on that to come.

DAY 1 - I flew from CA to Mexico City on United, then got a connecting flight on Cubana Air. Arrived early afternoon, exchanged some US $ for CUC for. 87 (that really sucks), headed over to my hotel, the Presidente in Vadado and got settled in. Fairly nice hotel but the usual Cuba 3rd world lack of basic necessities. $4. 50 for 1 hour of internet, not much hot water in the morning, etc. Took a taxi and toured around, saw La Habana and immediately fell in love with this classic city that's stuck back in time. Went to a Cafe to meet up with Mr. Gogo at 9:00 pm. After walking around the cafe asking guys at 3 tables if they were him. I actually found the right guy. And I'm so glad I did. He had G-Man with him who was also a cool dude to meet and hang with. Mr. G had one of his regulars with him, but she was nice enough to call some friends to me and G-Man. We put our orders in. For me, flaca (slim) with big boobs. And G-Man wanted one with a big booty and smaller boobs. Lucky for me the one who showed up first. And actually the only one who wound up showing up was tall, slim, with nice tits. By then Mr. G's girl was pissing him off so he took a walk to cool off and I was left with both girls. With my real cutie all lined up, I wasn't going to lose out. I took a taxi with both and Mr. G's girl hooked me and my girl up with a Casa Particular, then left us there for the night. TIP: They're ALL starting to ask for the $$$ upfront now. So play it by ear. I usually never do, but in this case we went back and forth and she wouldn't back down. I agreed and she immediately started getting naked, stripped me down, put me down on the bed and started a pretty nice BJ for about 5 minutes. Then covered up and then pounded her in a few different positions. Real nice! TIP: Now the phone rings a few minutes later and just like we've all been reading, most of the girls now try the move. "It's Mama. She's sick. Needs me home, etc. " She was good but not good enough to fight with, plus it would give me a chance to bag another that night. But I didn't know how to find my around town yet to score another girl and then find this casa. So I figured I would just leave too. However I paid the Casa owner for overnight. I told her this but she didn't care and wouldn't try to help me get any money back. So I went out and talked to the Casa owner and was nice about it. I told him I paid for "todo la noche" but now the "Chica vamanos to su casa" and that I wanted $20 back. He just looked at me. So I repeated myself. I told him "su casa es buena and hasta manana" so he thought I might return and be a regular customer of his. He told the girl to come with him in the back room. He talked to her, and told her to give me the $20 which she did out of her own money. Smart guy. He kept all his! I told him gracias, hasta manana, and immediately walked out before she could catch up to me. I walked a few blocks, found a taxi and returned to my hotel. Had a few mojitos in the bar, went outside to smoke a cigar, and on the way back started talking to one of the overnight security guards. Now all day they stood right in front of the elevators looking all the guests up and down. But at night there were a bit more relaxed. We talked for quite awhile, then he asked me to sit down and we talked some more. I asked about bringing my novia up to my room. He said I would have to pay $55 extra at the front desk, but only $40 to him which the 4 overnight hotel workers all split. Guess they're all "on the take" when it comes to earning some extra $$. I said great. But that I didn't have a girl with me and asked if he or the other security guard knew of any. BINGO! They had a few saved in their cell phones and made a few calls. I told him what my taste was. No Gordo's. About 30 minutes later a real cutie showed up and sat outside. He told me to go talk to her and let him know. She was a little drunk but who wasn't at 2:30 am. She had a hot body and promised me it would be fantastic. So I agreed, told him ok, and he told me to go up to my room. 5 minutes later they delivered her to my room. I stripped her down, pushed her face into my lap and got a good BJ, then flipped her onto all four. A little smell of ass. Yuk. I'm use to the Thai girls where we both shower first! Every country has it's benefits! So I flipped her onto her back and finished up 10 minutes later. A little while later she gets a phone call. Armando or some guy. Starts arguing with him loudly. I keep telling her to quiet down but she didn't stop. After another 10 minutes the phone in my room rings and it's security asking if everything is ok. The guests in the next room. Some Frenchies. Started complaining. I told him yeah, just that the girl was loud. He asked me to have her quiet down. I just told her to leave. Good thing I walked into the bathroom when I did. TIP: They do try to take everything that's not nailed down. She had all the soap, shampoo, lotion, etc. And then started going through my shaving bag. I told her to leave my shit along. She kept asking for perfume! Good thing. Knock Knock. Thank God they came to get her out of there.

DAY 2 - My security guard met me and took me on a city tour. Pretty Cool!! We went down to the bario, bought some black market cigars, out to lunch, beers, etc. That night I went to find Mr. G and G-man but I arrived at our meeting spot too late. No problem as I ventured out. Found Salon Rojo, a few girls sitting on a picnic table a few blocks away, stopped in Hemingway's old bar, a few other cafe's etc. To checkout the scene. I don't remember much about my girl that night. I think I drank 12 mojito's. But the way they love you in Cuba. I'm sure it was great.

Day 3 - Invited over to the security guard's house for dinner. That was fun. Local food, met the family, etc. I guess I tipped him too much for that city tour. Got a free family diner as a benefit. Cool!! Met up with Mr. GoGo and G-man. NOW. This was a night like no other. Mack daddies try to both hook us up and pull one over too. But the 3 of us had an AWESOME time. I'm sure they will tell the story better than I could ever! I can't wait to read it myself. All I know, I met the girl of my dreams. 1/2 Espana and 1/2 Cuban. Young. Very young actually 18 1/2. Thin, and HUGE natural boobs. A real beauty. By now I switched to my own Casa as I had to budget my money. I snuck her in around 1:00 am. She took her top off and I couldn't believe what large, young, firm, beautiful tits she had. OMG. We kissed for a bit, and I played with those gorgeous titties. She then took her time with a soft, slow, perfect BJ. I didn't want it to ever end. But I had to be inside her. Her young, sexy body. AMAZING!

Day 4 - Why even try looking elsewhere. Nothing would top her. We spent the whole day together. Got back to my casa. I took a shower since it was a hot day. I came out wrapped in a towel. She had been napping on my bed. I snuggled up behind her. Started playing with those great breasts. Started getting hard immediatley. And poked her in her back. I'm so glad I took the shower. Since she now knew how clean I was. She started blowing me and worshiping my cock like it was sacred to her. She licked my balls and shaft and taint. All around with her wet, warm tongue. She couldn't get enough. I was in AWE. Usually girls this young have no idea how to give a proper BJ. I keep convincing myself that she only did it once before. But was a fast learner!! I had to be inside her one last time. But by now she didn't want to get on top cowboy style as she said she was hurting. She asked me to mount her from the back. Doggie style. No problem. He thin body from behind was amazing. With those big breasts jiggling around. Flipped her over and finished up missionary so I could get in extra deep, and look into her eyes. We had a magical couple of days. She told me she didn't want to leave. But had to get home. She had school the next day! I talked to her and said I would set her up and be back to Cuba soon. She said she only goes with a guy once a month at the most. And I told her that wouldn't be necessary. To be careful. That she was too classy for that. To focus on her school. We'll see. At least it's a nice dream for now. To return back to Cuba to her. I walked with her. Put her into a taxi. Chao mi Amor!! Went for a walk myself. Feeling a bit sad. But I knew I could find Mr. G and G-man and things would be great again. I did. But told them I was down to $12 CUC. We hung out and they said not too worry. They had me covered. I'm not the type who accepts things from people. I'm a giver. But in this case we were friends and I know I'll make it up to them. They each bought me a few drinks. We went to a few discos. And they even had the DJ announce it was my birthday!! Both fine, classy, fun gentlemen!! I miss them too! But I know we'll hang out again!!

So, in the end, I've been to dozens of countries. Hounded pussy in most of them. But this trip made it to the Top 10. And my girl made it to the Top 5. Since then. It's only been 5 days since I've been home. My girl is sending emails. And pics. Who knows?. But we'll see!!

[Mr Gogo]

Day 1:

As I walk around MIA airport killing time I get a text from Grownman stating he had arrived at the gate. I was prepared to be greeted by some guy with his eyes glowing. Actually it wasn't that bad at all. As we are waiting to board a black Colombiana who lives in Andres lets me have a conversation with her. Damn should've got the email at least. We board the flight for our first flight which went smooth. I would soon find out that my Grownman and custom agents don't always see eye to eye. Grownman is a tall dude with all muscles and dressed to a tee, so I guess the customs agents are like " who is this guy?" I breeze through customs in Grand Cayman but GM is delayed. We finally get to Cuba and they question his health but he had his insurance card and we cleared the airport at 1:30 am. By the time we get to the hotel, check-in, and hit the streets its 2:30 am.

We first hit Deauville disco but nothing but some last minute desperate girls were there. We then walk two blocks to "Casa de musica" and enter there. Even at 2:45 the place was still packed. I quickly order two Cuba libres, both for me as I get a quick fix. The Indians had started to circle the wagon as GM was sitting alone. GM picked one and we headed to a place that was empty to do the interview. The owner put Bob Marley videos on as we were the only ones there, it was now 3:15 am. GM date called a friend for me which I didn't like but I was going to play along. Meanwhile a black Cuban walked in with two girls and sat down. One girl with the black Cuban was very attractive and gave me the look back three or four times even though we were with girls. Our girls must have sensed that I was plotting so they suggested an after-hours spot down one of the side streets. Okay but I'm making my move on the girl at the other table. I told GM and the crew I'm ten steps behind and they led out. I walked to the other table and introduced myself to the girls and explained that I thought they were beautiful. The black Cuban said I was being disrespectful by not introducing myself to him. I said you are correct and reached out to shake his hand. He shook my hand, asked where I was from, and said he was Jamaican / Cuban. I returned my attention to the girl as I had my friends outside waiting and didn't feel like playing "pimp games" with the dude. I got her number just to follow through but I had no intention of calling her because it turned me off that the pimp had so much control. I would also learn from " The Mack" later on that Cuban pimps don't know how to be low key and stay out of the way. They kill their own game. It makes you respect the Dominican pimps more who are more suave.

We head to the after hour joint down the side street. It's dark and some seedy dudes were hanging outside. GM went in to have a look and the ratio was 1:1. I said fuck this scene and let's go. The girl I was with was pulling my arm which convinced me even more that something was shady. The girl let my arm go because I wasn't hearing shit and we walked to the hotel without her. GM was talking about going to the girls crib so I told him I will walk there with them to know where he went. We agreed to meet up the next day at 1 pm to go casa hunting and I hit the malecon for my 10 minute walk home. It was now 5 am.

[Jaredd01]

To Grownman1: Nice report, thanks! Seems like you had a nice time despite your prior health issues. Thanks also for mentioning going via Grand Cayman, I was delayed in making my reservations via Cancun and when I was able to make them, the flights over were booked passed Feb 21. Any advice for the GC airport would be appreciated. I am guessing you still get the visa card at the counter?

Again, great report!

[Mr Gogo]

Great reporting. Even though I was there I can't wait till you tell them about our buddy johnny Vegas, the Mack, and your last night fuck fest orgy. Oops! I'm telling too much, please continue bro LOL.

[GrownMan1]

I would like to first off thank Mr G aka Rick James bitcha for allowing me to be his wingman. He is a great mentor, punctual, man of his word, funny, adventurous, charismatic, generous, understanding and someone I can call my friend. He really looked out for me and made sure I was safe and satisfied. Thank Mr GOGO!

Day 1 arriving at MIA airport my phone locks. I can't get it to come on it in emergency mode. I hadn't match up with Mr. G and it was imperative that we keep communication because we have only been texting each other and I don't know what he looks like. I had to borrow a nice Security Officer's to call AT&T get my phone on. I gave Mr G a call he was just walking around the airport. Just walking. That's what he does. As I was later to find out he does this a lot. We arrived in the Grand Cayman Mr G whom dots I (s) and crosses his T (s) like no other- gave me the game plan. Fill out the form tell them you going to Treasure Island for 1 day. Then just hop on the next flight to Cuba that same day after you clear Customs. This went well however, as I'm going through Customs in the GC the young man start questioning me on why I was traveling alone, only staying for 1 days and leaving tomorrow. The time then was about 9:45. I shot him some bullshit and he brought it. As we were going out 15 minutes later guess who's 1 of the to customs agents check us out. Mr. G tried to get in front of me so I can go the other Agent. However the guy knew my face he just Seen me 15 minutes ago coming in. I thought you was staying here for 2 days. I was busted. I could only reply we changed our minds.

I almost did not make the trip. I was feeling really down 3 weeks prior I can down with a case of jaundice due to a sick liver. My body constantly itched my eyes were yellow and I didn't feel good about traveling. I wasn't going to let my 740 deposit for the flight and 2 day hotel go to waste. Then we arrive in Cuba the bullshit again happen. The custom agent asked me to take off my glasses. She looked at me closely asked have I ever been to Africa. Mr. G tried to intercept however, she said I look sick. That jaundice had my eyes yellow and it look like I had Ebola. She would not let me through. She said I would have to buy a medical insurance card. Good thing I kept my own insurance card on me. Her boss came and look at me asked me if I had a medical card and any form of lD. I gave her my US Passport identification card. Is this your first time in Cuba? My response was yes she looks through my pass port and saw I was just in the DR last month. Made some computer copies of my pass port and insurance card and I was on my way. That was a close call. Mr G's travel agent set me up in Hotel Deauville for all 7 days. I later told her that I didn't want all 7 days I only wanted 2 days. I ever set myself to stay all sevens days at a hotel. 1) I have been reading you guys trip reports and knew the casa prices. Thank you fellas! 2) I don't like the hotel; I am stuck with trying to protect my investment that's $70 per night. I am not Johnny Vegas. I am a penny watcher. Our travel agent book us for the 8 pm leave from the Mia. By the time we cleared Customs in Cuba it was 1:30 am. Damn! I paid a whole day for nothing. The cab was a 20-30 minute ride. The nearest clubs closed at 3. We had about 45 good minutes to hit the scene. Mister G drop me off make sure I got checked. He asked me if I wanted to hit the scene. I manned up and said lets do it. He dropped his bag and came back to get me. I was so tired, drained, itchy sore and sick. I couldn't drink nothing but water the hold trip. For those who have read my trips reports before, You know I am a Stoner. All natural baby! We hit the club and the hotel it was about dead. Then another club walking distance from the hotel. We paid have to go in and have a look. That's when I met her. In a scale of 1 to 10 she was probably a 7 and reminded me of a hard core puta from the DR. About 5'5 135 lb caramel. She was aggressive touching and hungry for business. I normally would have gave her my ass kiss with the over aggressive behavior. But I was in Cuba and I wanted to experience this love zone and high sexual performance I read so much about. Mr. G explain to me that if I wanted a chica in my room I would have to pay security about 20 cuc and after about an hour they will knock on your door and tell the chica she has to leave. WFT oh hell no. I am paying $70 for the 40 cuc for the chica agreed price and 20 to security for a hour of rushed sex! This is crazy! The chica said she had her on apartment between the hotel and the club. Mr G said I should take advantage of that. That was the reason I agreed to 40 cuc instead of 30 cuc. I have been read the reports guys. She had her own place and I did not have to pay security 20 cuc which left the bad taste in my mouth. I jumped on the deal. The girl place was about a 2 minute warning from the hotel. Mr G left me he got rid of the girl who was with because she trying to convince us to go to an after hour club and pay 5 cuc per person. She was pulling on him to go back to the club and he walked away with her pleading her case. He later explain it was game she was running with the clubs to get guy to come in. Mr G caught an attitude with her and told her she was dismissed. Good for me I don't practice taking girls to the club. Its a waste of money and I was only drinking water. He said he was going to walked the Madicom at 4 in the morning solo. Walking is something he does I was later to learn walking is something I would also be doing much of. I get to the chicas apartment and her starts tell me we had to be gone in a hour. Had I been in the Dr I would have been walking out no questions. I felt like a like I was on backpage were the women had complete control over everything. She asked me for the money first and I told her hell no! She said this is how they do things in Cuba. I told her Cuba meet Tito and this is how I do things. I didn't even know if my Johnson would get hard. With the jaundice I haven't had the desire for sex or an erection in a month. She gave me a CBJ but it was good. I was so happy to see the little man standing proud I wanted to take a photo. She just jump on me a gave me an insipid fuck. No kissing, foreplay, nothing. I didn't care my Johnson was up. But no passion I felt myself losing it. I turned her over and she could put her legs in the air. Fightn me and shit. I when to doggie but I was waiting to here her say leche papi leche. Why did I forget to bring me lube damn. I finished gave her 40 cuc and she started saying I need to pay 10 cuc extra for the room. Fuck that! I am out. I walked back to the hotel saying damn I missed the DR. I could have stayed home for this shit. Is this what Cuba has to offer.

[Mr Gogo]

Just finished a week hanging out in Cuba with Grownman and I want to thank him for being the perfect wingman. He was always on time for every scheduled meet. He wasn't at 100 percent but never complained and hung like a champ. Also had the pleasure of hanging out with JohnnyVegas. He rode with us and had a ball. I'm sure he is already planning his next trip to Cuba.

It's funny because after 5 trips I considered myself a Havana veteran but Havana still had a few surprises for me to learn. First, let me state that I've seen some changes from when I was last there in August. I stay in Habana viego and in August most things were closed at midnight when I returned home. This trip I counted 10 new restaurants and bars that stayed open very late. I could actually bar hop in Habana viego late at night. The tour groups seemed bigger and I noticed nine buses staged in Habana viego. Also my prized casa is booked for the next two months as everyone wants to stay in have. I found a restaurant on Obispo, next to the park toward the historic district with a ten cuc special. For 10 cuc you could get lobster, rice, salad, desert and a cocktail of your choice. I found the best hamburger joint that makes those thick hamburgers like granny used to make for 2 cuc. Additionally we found some good home cooked Cuban food at a house in Centro Habana where you can get sweet potatoes, chicken, rice and beans for 1. 5 cuc (that's not a misprint).

I also made a mistake if renting a car and checking out some of the surrounding cities. It was a 300 cuc mistake. It's hard for a gringo to just go there and pull girls during the day unless you have a guide or know someone there. It's a very simple life there and the girls just don't approach you plus the Cuban dudes might take of fence at some rich gringo coming to fuck his girls. We went to Santiago de la Vega and a few other towns that way, but each city will be different.

The weather was wonderful each day we were there. Had several good and bad exchanges with " the Mack" (more on that later). Got stood up by my regular in Santiago de la Vega only to find her replacement on the drive back to Havana. Don't want to lead out with the reporting so I will step aside as I always enjoy newbie report better than I enjoy mine.

[Free2]

Hello!

After a few weeks I have things set, and I plan on going to Havana in two weeks. I am just trying to figure out where to stay. Some people have told me that I may enjoy the Hotel Tropicoco? They say it is near the beach and east of Havana. Any advice? Thank You!

Yes, you may enjoy Hotel Tropicoco!

They are correct in saying it is near the beach and east of Havana.

My buddy recently stayed at the Islazul Hotel Caribbean in Havana and took the bus to the beach when needed. He was happy, but they don't have food included just so you know.

[Jaredd01]

Hello!

After a few weeks I have things set, and I plan on going to Havana in two weeks. I am just trying to figure out where to stay. Some people have told me that I may enjoy the Hotel Tropicoco? They say it is near the beach and east of Havana. Any advice? Thank You!

[The Cane]

Anyone thinking about big changes in US-Cuba relations think again. Good for you Raul, play hardball with Obama! Below is from BBC Jan 31.

The US says it will not hand back the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of efforts to improve relations with Cuba.

Cuban President Raul Castro included the demand in a speech on Wednesday, calling also for the US trade embargo to be lifted.

When it comes to Gitmo, Obama is not the problem. He came into office wanting to shut down the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay. Seems to me that a good way to do that (and take a huge step towards normalizing relations) would be to hand back the naval base to Cuba. The problem is that to do so would require a treaty, which this Congress will never, ever approve while the Castros are in power. Not ever. Expect progress in normalizing relations. But, it will be slow. It will be much, much slower than many of us would like. One day the Castros will be gone, and that will help smooth the process on the American side. But if the USA is going to be serious about normalizing relations with Cuba, then one day Gitmo will have to be returned to the Cuban people. In my view, from the standpoint of national strategic interests, returning sovereignty over the Panama Canal to the Panamanians was a much bigger deal than it would be to return sovereignty over Guantanamo Bay to the Cubans. But of course, the "emotional politics" of the two situations are different.

[Bart1]

Agreed. But in fairness there can be a pretty steep learning curve in a forum because the old hands use shorthand to refer to locations etc. , which, when coupled with all the other standard acronyms, can be quite intimidating.

If someone does not know what POP or VRA are when referring to a location, surely not too difficult to google it. Now I understand if I am writing about a Thai chica and say she sure liked "YumYum" , not all wud understand, as I think it is only used in SE Asia. A mamasan in BKK, that is Bangkok! No need to goggle, told me same-same as DATY, but can also mean BJ.

[Bart1]

Anyone thinking about big changes in US-Cuba relations think again. Good for you Raul, play hardball with Obama! Below is from BBC Jan 31.

The US says it will not hand back the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of efforts to improve relations with Cuba.

Cuban President Raul Castro included the demand in a speech on Wednesday, calling also for the US trade embargo to be lifted.

Mr Castro said: "The re-establishment of diplomatic relations is the start of a process of normalising bilateral relations.

"But this will not be possible while the blockade still exists, while they don't give back the territory illegally occupied by the Guantanamo naval base."

[PacificRim]

Why is it that so many newbies know how to ask questions but do not know how to read?

Agreed. But in fairness there can be a pretty steep learning curve in a forum because the old hands use shorthand to refer to locations etc. , which, when coupled with all the other standard acronyms, can be quite intimidating.

[Bart1]

It's usually easiest to go directly to the airlines. I t also depends where you want top fly from and where you're going. All Canadian flights to Cuba go through Montreal or Toronto. Air Canada through Toronto and Cubana from Montreal. This assumes that you want to fly to Havana. If you want to go anywhere else in Cuba, like Varadero for instance, and then bus in to Havana, you can do this through a variety of agencies that deal in package tours. You can sometimes get last minute packages to crappy Cuban resorts all in AI cost for less than the straight flight to Cuba on the airlines. Of course then you need to hop a bus to Havana. Can be worth it. If you're dealing with Air Canada then you need to go to their subset called Air Canada vacations. They will book you immediately, but call early because their hold times can be brutal. Cubana is just a straight call but their service sucks and their employees have notoriously light fingers with your luggage. Go figure, cubans taking your stuff. LOL. Travel carry on only. .

Online travel sites are useless because they are usually US based and won't book Cuban destinations. In the south it's generally easier and faster (not always) to go through Mexico or Panama, but the airlines often gouge there. Booking last minute will probably be horribly expensive in either case, but the markup always seems to be higher when booking through southern points. Hope that helps.

WESTJET flies nonstop direct Calgary to Varadero, I have a ticket for April 25, in the summer months they stop the Calgary direct flights, when I return a month later in May I go VRA-Toronto-Calgary-BC.

[Bart1]

RTFF. Most all your answers are in the last 10-20 pages of this thread and others re Cuba.

Why is it that so many newbies know how to ask questions but do not know how to read?