Havana

[RamoneAustin]

Thanks, mate! Please do post more details about where you had the best luck with the ladies, and any other insider tips.

I know Havana quite well -- but it looks like you had a good time and we'd all like your input.

MjT.

Thanks! I appreciate it MjT! Please enjoy these pics of Melissa as a token of my appreciation! I will try to write a Trip Report tomorrow. I also plan on going back to Havana from Jan 15 to Jan 26 next year.

[MjTravelLove]

Was in La Habana for the 1st time ever between Aug 26 and Sept 8. Except for the 1 day delay because of Hurricane Harvey I hardly hit any snags. I will write more in a "trip report" soon. Here are a few pictures for the meantime. Before I forget I want to thank everyone here who has given advice on making my 1st trip as enjoyable as possible.

Thanks, mate! Please do post more details about where you had the best luck with the ladies, and any other insider tips.

I know Havana quite well -- but it looks like you had a good time and we'd all like your input.

MjT.

[RamoneAustin]

Was in La Habana for the 1st time ever between Aug 26 and Sept 8. Except for the 1 day delay because of Hurricane Harvey I hardly hit any snags. I will write more in a "trip report" soon. Here are a few pictures for the meantime. Before I forget I want to thank everyone here who has given advice on making my 1st trip as enjoyable as possible.

[Dccpa]

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ar...ns_135002.html

I have been aware of this for a while. Whatever the Cubans are doing has the potential to take us back to a no travel policy.

[Dccpa]

Hey DCC,

Yeah, that's a great suggestion. I usually hit the 99 c stores locally and buy a bunch of them, great buy for the price. People will really appreciate it when you gift them a pair of glasses. Buy several magnifications. Also, if you have old glasses with good frames, those are also good to take down.

BTW, just a heads up for all you pervs, cubanas love chewing gum, so hit Costco and buy one of their big boxes of gum and when you head out take a few packs with you. Great for breaking the ice and you'll be a big hit on the Malecon. LOL.

Mondo.

Thanks for the tip on gum. We don't have a Costco and I don't chew gum or eat sweets, so I am open to any suggestions for gum or candy? Because of eyesight progression, I have pairs for just about every eyeglass strength form 1. 0 to 3. 0. If you ever have vision problems, you know how life changing it is to be able to see clearly or at least be able to recognize things. On the way to lunch today, we passed a high end neighborhood Goodwill Store. Stopped in after lunch and I picked up three children's / teenager's baseball gloves for less than $10 total. I know gloves aren't a true need, but baseball is a Cuban national past time. They also had a girls glove, but I wasn't sure whether the females play ball. I am also going to order some pens with the scented ink. Again not a need, but the little pleasures like that can help take someone's mind off their troubles. I am concentrating on things that are lightweight like aspirin, toothbrushes, clothes and possibly shoes. Borrowing from another poster, I may put together little bags of goodies. I will enjoy giving out the stuff more than the people will enjoy receiving them. Mondo, I will leave room in my luggage for items listed in your update report. And if you find out specific organizations, agencies or people to take stuff to, that would be great.

Before the etiquette police post, we probably should move these type of discussions to the general forum.

[MjTravelLove]

Thanks Mondo. Looking forward to hearing your post-trip advice and about your experiences.

MjT.

Hey Stud,

Not to worry, It'll be just fine. I just got thru watching some news and most of la Habana will be up and running prolly by this weekend. There will be some hiccups here and there but as a general rule most everything will be back to normal.

Now if you are talking about the Cayos on the northern coast that's going to take sometime to get it running back to normal but almost all of us mongers never go to these places.

BTW, I will be arriving on the 27th, so when I come back I'll post and up to date report of the situation there.

Mondo.

[Mondo707]

Hello, my friends and I are thinking about going to Cuba in November. We are wondering if Havana got affected by the Hurricane that might impact our trip possibly for November. Such as the bars and nightclubs (will they all be operating), are the restaurants and houses for rent still okay with power, adequate plumbing, etc. ? Will the chica scene be quieter? I am assuming not much will change, but the news does not get into a lot of specifics about the Hurricane there. When I looked at CNN it quoted the following: "Those who remained told CNN they were prepared, though they knew this was a storm like few had ever experienced.
Meanwhile, as dusk fell Saturday in Havana, the churning waters moved inland from the city's popular seafront boulevard. Flooding continued Sunday afternoon along the malecn, spreading into adjacent streets with waist-level water in some areas." The photos show people wading in waist high water in some cities. I am finding it hard to believe all is normal.
I knew when Jakarta was hit by severe rainstorms traffic was horrendous, and in the Philippines a monsoon on its way caused us to leave creating havoc to the city. Lastly, a massive Please advise if anyone, especially with boots on the ground or a friend on the ground can report if all is okay.

Hey Stud,

Not to worry, It'll be just fine. I just got thru watching some news and most of la Habana will be up and running prolly by this weekend. There will be some hiccups here and there but as a general rule most everything will be back to normal.

Now if you are talking about the Cayos on the northern coast that's going to take sometime to get it running back to normal but almost all of us mongers never go to these places.

BTW, I will be arriving on the 27th, so when I come back I'll post and up to date report of the situation there.

Mondo.

[Mondo707]

Definitely, but we all have things they can use. For example, I have worn reading glasses for several years. Now I wear prescription glasses, but I probably have a dozen pair of reading glasses in my office, including some brand new. If I can get the glasses to the people or an organization that will actually use them (vs. Sell them), I will happily bring them with me.

Hey DCC,

Yeah, that's a great suggestion. I usually hit the 99 c stores locally and buy a bunch of them, great buy for the price. People will really appreciate it when you gift them a pair of glasses. Buy several magnifications. Also, if you have old glasses with good frames, those are also good to take down.

BTW, just a heads up for all you pervs, cubanas love chewing gum, so hit Costco and buy one of their big boxes of gum and when you head out take a few packs with you. Great for breaking the ice and you'll be a big hit on the Malecon. LOL.

Mondo.

[Ty Down]

Definitely, but we all have things they can use. For example, I have worn reading glasses for several years. Now I wear prescription glasses, but I probably have a dozen pair of reading glasses in my office, including some brand new. If I can get the glasses to the people or an organization that will actually use them (vs. Sell them), I will happily bring them with me.

Yes, absolutely. I gave away my own personal reading glasses the last time I was there, I had 2 pair and gave them both to my chicas parents, they were very grateful.

Here's a pic I found from way back, not my pic but a beautiful Cuban girl.

[Dccpa]

I hear that mattresses are in high demand, lots of roofs got damaged and of course mattresses got soaked, especially down in central Cuba. Of course I know you can't bring a mattress (maybe an inflatable mattress) on the plane.

I suspect the Cubans will need hard cold cash most of all.

Definitely, but we all have things they can use. For example, I have worn reading glasses for several years. Now I wear prescription glasses, but I probably have a dozen pair of reading glasses in my office, including some brand new. If I can get the glasses to the people or an organization that will actually use them (vs. Sell them), I will happily bring them with me.

[Ty Down]

I am also going in November. My guess is that the women will need money even more than usual. I also expect USDs to be in demand for a while. It will be interesting to see what the Cuba vets post about the current situation. If anyone knows of things the Cubans need specific to the effects of the Hurricane or a link to such a list, please post. I am happy to bring some stuff and make my support of the Cuban people travel designation 100% legitimate.

I hear that mattresses are in high demand, lots of roofs got damaged and of course mattresses got soaked, especially down in central Cuba. Of course I know you can't bring a mattress (maybe an inflatable mattress) on the plane.

I suspect the Cubans will need hard cold cash most of all.

[Dccpa]

I am also going in November. My guess is that the women will need money even more than usual. I also expect USDs to be in demand for a while. It will be interesting to see what the Cuba vets post about the current situation. If anyone knows of things the Cubans need specific to the effects of the Hurricane or a link to such a list, please post. I am happy to bring some stuff and make my support of the Cuban people travel designation 100% legitimate.

[StudBucket]

Hello, my friends and I are thinking about going to Cuba in November. We are wondering if Havana got affected by the Hurricane that might impact our trip possibly for November. Such as the bars and nightclubs (will they all be operating), are the restaurants and houses for rent still okay with power, adequate plumbing, etc. ? Will the chica scene be quieter? I am assuming not much will change, but the news does not get into a lot of specifics about the Hurricane there. When I looked at CNN it quoted the following: "Those who remained told CNN they were prepared, though they knew this was a storm like few had ever experienced.
Meanwhile, as dusk fell Saturday in Havana, the churning waters moved inland from the city's popular seafront boulevard. Flooding continued Sunday afternoon along the malecn, spreading into adjacent streets with waist-level water in some areas." The photos show people wading in waist high water in some cities. I am finding it hard to believe all is normal.
I knew when Jakarta was hit by severe rainstorms traffic was horrendous, and in the Philippines a monsoon on its way caused us to leave creating havoc to the city. Lastly, a massive Please advise if anyone, especially with boots on the ground or a friend on the ground can report if all is okay.

[MjTravelLove]

Hi All, anybody having any good experiences with chicas in Havana?

If so, tell all about it!

I'll be back there in a couple months. Give us the details, folks.

Thanks in advance for any tips, sharing experiences, your insight, etc!

[MjTravelLove]

Where is the right place?

IN the General forum.