Havana

(Saint, DocBill449), Talosian, Gentlemen,

Saint! Cómo esta mi amigo?

Privately, many Cubans are Catholic (actually, the cathedral, and some of the impressive churches are worth a visit). They have a x-mas tree, attend mass and generally do the usual Christmas family thing. Openly, its just another day, especially for the Afro-cubanos & communists.

Both in Christmas 1997 and 2002, I saw some of the clubs either closed or very thinly attended by chicas (however, please note there may not be aconnection here betweenChristmas and the closing). In fact the whole tourist issue takes a dive during the Christmas week. However, I have always enjoyed it due to having pre-existing contacts. I wish that I had read your (…and DocBill449’s) posts a month ago! I’m in Havana on the 11 November for a few days, then BA for a week in December. I could easily have reversed this agenda and joined you guys!! Such is life. Depending on my chica friend in BA, I may contact you for one of your BA apartments Saint.

I agree with El Colorado about the cold. Be prepared. I have had excellent experiences at the bars on the Malecon in the day and early evening during the Christmas period. If you stay for el año Nuevo, join one of the many parties at ALL the major hotels. My favourite has to be the Inglatera which also gives you good access to the Parada and immediate surrounds.

Saint, in terms of the comparison between BA & Havana: be prepared for going from a 1st world country to a 4th world. No offence is intended here for a country and peoples I love. Its just a fact. If I say take your own toilet paper, you will get the drift. Communism sucks!

Talosian: you remind me of me when I first went to BA. Saint posted some excellent advice to me at that time. He said: "just go and enjoy it". I went, and I did. Forget fancy gifts. The VERY best thing you can do is to take the basics we gentlemen take for granted. Cheap perfumes / sprays, face / body lotions, cheap stocking-tights, small make-up items. I spend the equivalent of $60 on such items from European chain-stores like Aldi, Lidle, or indeed from the open or outdoor markets. Very cheap goods (like the above) are usually very well packaged so look nice. The average Cuban chica will not know about designer-good. (Aside: I also always take a stack of magazines and newspapers in Spanish: IN MY SUIT CASE not had luggage) for the owner of the casa particular. This allows me not only freedom, but also gets me in the good books of the proprietor for future needs. If you do bring any such gift items, take a few paper / plastic bags with you. Chicas do not like to carry these around after you have given them. Remember unlike in the West, the cheap bag is not as important as the cheap item in it… It’s the thought that counts. Trust me when I say that 3 or 4 cheap gifts will get you more return on investment than a single designer item costing a larger percentage of your flight cost.

Lastly, I have never been searched at customs. I always have one average size hard suit case, one very small backpack. I would suggest that if you go fully loaded or with oversized luggage you are more likely to get stopped. In that case, when asked about the gifts, just say: éstos para mi novia. BUT be prepared to back that up. In the beginning I just had a fake name & address ready in the event I was asked where my novia lived. Now I give her correct address: she does not have a phone.

Saint, such bad fortune we can not meet in Havana. When you next in BA?

Regards, Havanaman

Good info, Havanaman. Too bad I'll miss you this time around! I want to second what you said about the difference between Buenos Aires and Cuba. The difference couldn't be more extreme. Cuba is very inconvenient, at least fourth world, and yes, bring your own toilet paper. Don't expect anything to go as planned or to happen on time, if at all. Everything is a hassle and the food really sucks. Fidel himself once joked that the three failures of the Revolution are breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Having said that the Cuban people are my favorite on earth. They make the hassle worthwhile. They are also the best actors on earth, so be careful and guard your trust. If you can do that and still have fun you've got it down.

If you're going just to monger you will be disappointed, especially if you've been to other places like BA, Rio, Costa Rica, Dominica, etc. The scene has changed and it's not a good hobby spot anymore. Way too much hassle. I am only going because I already have a girlfriend there, and it might get serious. Otherwise I wouldn't bother with Cuba. Having been there 8 times the novelty and mystery of it has long worn off.

I agree about the cheap gifts. They prefer the magazines, especially the tabloids and gossip rags (in spanish, of course). Remember that Cubans get no outside information, no newspapers or decent tv, so they crave this stuff. You also won't have to pay a tax on bringing magazines, as you do with gifts.

Any gifts you bring in, even for your own girlfriend, are to be taxed at %100 of their value upon entry. They rarely check luggage, but if they do and you have obvious gifts you'll get hit with the tax. If you bring lots of luggage and you're alone you are pretty suspect. I just take all tags and wrappers off of gifts of clothes etc and make them not noticeable as gifts. One time the customs guy found some intimate apparel that I brought in for my girlfriend and wanted to charge me the tax since it was obviously a gift. I told him with an embarrassed look that I have this problem: "Senor, por dia soyhombre, pero por noche soy mujer." He gave me the wierdest look but he either bought it or didn't want to deal with me so he let me go through without paying!

Cubans don't need jewelry, they need medicines, magazines, shavers, and plastic bags (yes, there is a bag shortage). Bring bags.

DocBill; Havanaman and all:

I absolutely do intend to go and enjoy myself even though I am not near a card-carrying monger (per se).

I'm taking to heart about the "gifts" though the way I am, I enjoy giving special gifts to women, not specifically to "get laid" but simply I enjoy their smiles when they get something special.

I will also be on my guard to not be overtrusting but will give everyone there the benefit of the doubt. Remember, where I live, one doesn't make eye contact unless you know the person and here we assume when someone you don't know is even slightly friendly, that they want something from you. It's a sad state of affairs but the truth never the less.

I was told that I am allowed two checked bags on Aerocarib (20 kilos each) and one carry-on of 5 kilos. Can anyone confirm this?

I think I have connected with a lady of 35 years, single, no children, etc. Very attractive but I'm older than her Father but she doesn't seem to care. And not to worry, I am a realist and know she isn't a virgin and after I leave will not be waiting for my return. Still, if I can have the fantasy and return to it as a reality on another trip, I will enjoy it. And if things do feel good and it's a GFE, well, my position in life is such I can afford and feel good sending a little help now and then.

So I'll buy a lot of little goodies at my "99 Cent Only Store" and local swap meet and keep the receipts. I'm not going to sweat $50 in duty. I saw Midnight Express <smile>.

So I'm counting the days and will keep an eye on this Board as well as lonely planet which I do not consider in competition with this Board.

Oh yes, I'm also trying to learn at least some passible phrases in Spanish.

Spock/David

Hello.

As planned, I arrived to Havana, Oct, Sat 18, 6:30P for a very short stop of one night and half a day. I am of course armed with lots and lots of information from this site.

Last time I came to Havana was two years ago, but as things normally change, most of the persons I knew are no longer around, specially the girls.

Nevertheless, for my big surprise, I manage to contact a friend from Spain who basically lives in Havana. He stays 8 months in Havana and 4 in Spain during the year. Lets call my friend “J”.

To put it in mild words, J’s purpose in this life is to screw as much girls as he can, on a ratio of 2 per day.

Well, I told J, I was in town, and he immediately got me a place to stay. It was a nice apartment in Vedado, with a nice Sea View, very close to Galerias de Paseo (the shopping mall).

I checked in, took a bath and went out to meet J. Honestly the jet lag was taking a toll on me. But hey, I was to be only one night so I better make it worth.

I met J at the Jazz club in Galerias de Paseo, had a few beers, catch up a little bit. I started to review all the info I got from this site with him, and indeed, he confirmed to me that all the info was still valid.

Since I didn’t have much time to play the “catch me if you can” game with girls I asked him if he had some phones I could use. He was more than glad to call me a friend of his, Lili.

So after a couple of beers we went to meet Lili at the Casa Vasca (behind the Melia Cohiba hotel). 15 minutes later there she was, a young 19 years old hot Latina, just for me. She was 1.70 mts and about 50 kgs, more curves than the road to the Alps.

J droped us at my apartment and left, we started the chat, about what she does etc… It turns out that she is a dancer, in one of the Cabarets. I offered her some rum (Havana Club of course) and some chocolates I had.

It was getting late (11PM) and I was getting horny of just having this nice girl in my bed, so I started to undress and asked her to get more comfortable, so she did. Wow, what a knock-out.

We started to make out, and have some fun.

I think I will spare the sexual details.

I will just say that she was no shy in bed, very eager to please me, and I never got a “no” when I asked her to do this or that. We had sex, chat a little bit, had some more rum, had sex again, and again. Three times and she never told me to hurry up or that she had to go. She was enjoying it and so was I. It was a true GFE.

About 3 am, we finished, I asked her a taxi (Panatour, Tel 555-555) and send her home.

She never asked for money so I gave her a US $50 gift (regalito), plus US $5 for the taxi.

Back to bed and to sleep the Jet-Lag with a big bad wolf smile in my face.

I woke up next day 9 am, my head spinning and hungry like a Castaway.

I had two choices, either ask the owner of the apartment, who lives two apartments below for breakfast or go out and find a place.

I opted for the 2nd alternative. I ended up having breakfast at the Melia Cohiba.
A big breakfast, just what I needed to recharge batteries.

Then I called J, thank him for the nice girl he got me and asked him for more phones.

He gave me two numbers and told me that one was a Piel Canela (white with a very sun tanned skin) and the other was a Rubia (Blonde).

I opted for the Blonde and called her, I asked her to come to my place at 10:30 AM. Well, she was a no show.

So what would any respectable monger do in s situation like that? Call the other girl!

I asked her to come at 11:15 Am.

Her name is Yanislaidy, but people know her as La Gallega.

She arrived to my place just in time and with a very relaxed attitude. She was not shy but not pushy neither. She is 18 y/o, petit very thin body, with nice hips and breasts, about 1.60mts and 40kgs.

We started to chat a little bit and making jokes about her “credentials” given to me by J.

We went to bed and I asked her to get “comfortable” for me, which she did gladly. All clothes went off but the panties. Then I played some MP3’s from my laptop and asked her to dance for me. Men, this girl really knew how to move her body and shake her ass. That only made me very hot for her, so I “invite” her to bed and started kissing her, she corresponded, and as I started to fondle her breast she started to play with my best friend Mr. Happy. I took her panties off and, ups!.. for my big surprise, she had abundant pubic hair, with a big bold remark in the word abundant!. This is a very big turn off for me, and I told her so. This just made her more eager to please me, and oh yes…. She surely did. Here is where I stop and spare the sexual details.

All and all, it was a very good and satisfying experience. We had 2 rounds and, when I looked for my watch it was 1.30PM and I had to be at the airport at 2.30. Haven’t you noticed how amazingly fast time goes by when you are having fun?

I called her a taxi and one for myself, packed my stuffs and went straight to airport, with as smile like cat in front of a plate of milk.

She didn’t ask for money so I gave her a regalito US$ 50 and US$5 for the taxi.

Well guys, that is the end of this short stop in La Havana. Next month I am planning to spare one night in Venezuela/ Caracas. Wait for my report.

Mr. Chencho.

Hey DocBill,

I got your PM but when I responded I don't know if it went through to you. Anyway, I don't check my PM's that often on WSG. I haven't had time to read the board that much the past month. I've been so busy. Email me in the future at saintofba (at)h-otmail.com If I'm in Cuba I'd definitely love to hook up with you. I'm not going solely to hobby. I've been in the mood lately to just travel and see more of the world.

Good to hear from you Havanaman. I've been doing well and staying busy. I'm not sure when I'll be in BA next. Maybe end of December or January. I'm going on a European vacation in less than 2 weeks with my girlfriend. If she is still at my house next month I'll vacation with her. If not, I'll go to Cuba or somewhere else. Still not sure. I might travel around Brazil. I have 3 weeks of planned vacation.

Besides taking your own toilet paper, anyone else have any useful good advice? How does everyone deal with the money situation? I assume you have to bring in a ton of cash. Feel safe with that much cash on you? Thanks in advance.

Saint,

No, I didn't get your PM. I'll write to your e-mail address. If i get it wrong mine is docbill449@mindspring.com. Please let me know if you'll be in Havana anytime between 12/23 and 1/3.

If you're not going solely to hobby and it's your first time and you are at least a little adventurous you'll have a great time. It's a fascinating and exotic place, and the people are the greatest.

As for money, if you don't want to use all cash you have to get a Canadian credit card (if you still have time) or Canadian traveler's checks (though the latter can be a hassle to cash sometimes). OTherwise if you're American it's strictly cash & carry. I've been there eight times and never had a problem except once. I left the bulk of my cash with the owner of the casa I stayed at and that worked out fine. Last time I stayed at a different casa and I noticed some money missing from my suitcase. I was also pickpocketed of $100 on the street.

I would say if you're in a hotel use the safe. If you're in a casa you just have to be able to trust the proprietor, count your cash carefully and let him/her safeguard whatever you don't need at the time. Most Cubans are honest and trustworthy, and compared to other countries there is hardly any crime, but like anywhere else there are thieves too. Use money belts and keep cash in different places, and remember them! Obviously, if you lose it all you are totally hosed! Remember to save at least $25 for the exit fee at the airport. Finally, don't bring all hundreds, get a lot of small bills. Cashing large ones is a hassle in Havana, and Cuban banks charge a substantial fee for it.

One more thing: Bring a lot more than you think you'll need. Remember if anything unforseen happens you can't go to an ATM.

I noticed the excellent trip report from Mr Chencho and the photos. I was remembering a post some time ago about how much is appropriate to give a chica to show appreciation for her time. As I recall, the post said US$20-30 was fair and that anything past that point might "spoil" it for the next guy.

It sounds as if the ladies who Mr Chencho interacted with may have been professionals and if so, would this account for the difference between the suggested gift and the $55 given by Mr Chencho?

I know it's very subjective and was just wondering what others here think.

Do Thomas Cook Travelers Cheques work in Cuba?

Thanks.

Talosian - Aerocaribe allows one checked bag of 20 kilos. You are also allowed a carry-on which they may ask to weigh if they see it.
I always put all of the heavy stuff (and of course valuables) in the hand baggage. Before I go to the ticket counter, I either pass my hand baggage off to a friend or I check it in the rental lockers for $6. Since my hand baggage usually weighs around 50 lbs and the fine is around $1 lb, I save money.
Remember, all checked baggage gets x-rayed upon arrival in Cuba. If they spot anything interresting in there, you will be searched and taxed on any gifts. The hand baggage is run through a separate x-ray machine next to the metal detector, but they aren't looking for gifts. I frequently avoid searches and the 130% tax this way.

Doc Bill

the crossdressing story with the customs guy could be one of the funniest customs stories every!

Talosian, Gentlemen

Bad news my friend. The piano player is not playing at the Inglatera anymore. This information is from the reception staff. I did try! On entering the bar area, I heard the piano playing and thought of you! Only to be confronted with a bearded, balding chap on the old ivory. Sorry.

A fuller report when I get back, however the carnival seasons here and the whole of the malecon is closed to everything but the parades at night. If anyone is here right now, enjoy, but do take care. I was nearly pickpocketed whilst being broped by a chica. Nothing take, but I was left quite distraught.

More another time. I am here now up to Tuesday 18, so any mongers want to hook up can call me Havanan: 8739962
The experiment is going very well. I promise full details. Its been many years since I have had multiple GF´s at the same time. Exhilerating is not apprpriate enough a word...

Regards, Havanaman

A social/cultural query:

Do Cubans get formal vacations as in other countries? How about sick days?

I'm also wondering, say someone want to go to Cuba and have a GFE which would require the chica to spend days as well as nights w/him, how might this work?

I figure if one of you Mongers wants company for the entire week or month, how can that be done?

Just curious as to thoughts/experiences.

Spock

To Talosian:

Nothing simpler to do.

Just walk by around Havana and try to look foreigner (seems odd but it works).

Stay out of typical Turist Places since most of the pro's hang up there, and these girls are only for the money.

Go to normal places, like quick byte restaurants, to the beach, market, hang around the Havana University, etc, and if you like a girl, just tell her “Que bonita tu eres mami” (You are so beautiful, baby). She will smile at you guaranteed. Invite her for a beer or a byte. She won't refuse.

Remember that these girls have a very dull life, and dating you means having the fun they cannot pay for themselves.

If chemistry works, ask her to come to your place, plain and simple. No needs to go around the bushes. Voila! Have fun.

She will probably not asks for money, but a small "regalito" (gift) will be in order. Something between US$30 and US$50 will do the trick.

If you like her, tell her so, and ask her to be your date for the period you are going to be in the Island. Again, keep in mind that she will expect “regalitos”.

Cuban girls, like any other women in the world, likes small presents, so buying her things like a dress, shoes, or make up, will guarantee you a GFE during your stay.

Have fun, use condoms, and have a cold CRISTAL on moi!.

Mr. Chencho.

Hey Mr Chencho,

Thanks for the suggestions and tips. I will keep in mind. Is there a possibilty that you might pass contact info on Lili, she seems really hot. I guess it will be good for first day there to know someone already. Please contact me via a private message using the WSG Forum's Private Message service.

Gentlemen,

Returned and rested. OMG! Please stop writing emails to me reminding me that I owe a report. You know I’m good for it.
Here we go, my feedback.

This trip was never intended to be. As some of you will recall that last December I said goodbye to Cuba… and headed north to BA. However as you see I can not stay away. Some of the regulars will know why, so lets leave it at that.

Title:

An experiment to see how many GFE’s an ageing man of science was able to see, keep, entertain and generally have fun with, without “paying cold” cash to barracudas, for the total duration of stay n= 7 nights in Havana.

Abstract:

It was decided that the best way to make contact was to reply to 50 “profile” posts under the MSN People & Chat system, advanced search, by the country, namely Cuba:

(http://members.msn.com/find.msnw?rr=266811406).

As an example the “singles” page is:

http://members.msn.com/results.msnw?SearchType=1&DName=&FName=&LName=&Gender=F&Age=2&MaritalStatus
=S&Country=CU&Region=-1&City=

Only recently posted profiles were replied to. Only chicas aged 20 – 29 were replied to. Total duration of trial set-up was 5 months of communication with the chicas who replied (see results for full stats). 4 chicas were counted in the trial data. There was 1 exclusion due to the age factor. Total chica expenditure was $180 in Havana for food and drinks (for me and the chicas). Total cost for gifts taken was $75. Success was had all round. This trial shows what can be done when good planning meets efficient logistics.

Introduction:

The club scene in Havana is now so riddled with very hard core prostitutes (some have mobile phones! In Cuba!!) that I have decided that this is not the scene for me in Havana any more. This decision is final, and only applies to Havana and no other country yet. This trial has become multi-national for 4 other Spanish speaking countries.

The ideal action is GFE, everyone must agree with this. So the intention was to gain now, set-up for the future and maintain as much GFE as possible. This was learned from a previous mini trial involving a simple hand given letter containing a small amount of money, to an excellent prospect (waitress at a bar). The note at that time read simply: “I like you. I have no time now, but here is my email and can I see you when I get back” (in my bad Spanish).

If age has taught me anything it is that I need to get back some youth. I recall having multi-girl relationships at college, and wanted to experience it again. The stress of it, the joy of it, the shear animal love of it…

Materials and methods:

Ticket from Europe, Apartment casa-particular (unfortunately one of you dogs got my old apartment and so I had to settle for second best!). Gifts (body spray {mini cans}, lip-sticks, nylons, cheap perfumes, eye-cosmetics, nail-cosmetics, assorted small teddy-bear toys {!!!}, magazines in Spanish, visa and FAKE place of stay document (see discussions, especially in reply to the recent email: you know who you are, I will not use your name here..), 36-pack condoms, 1 box medi-wipes {needle size}, 1 box lemon flavoured-alcohol wet tissues. Own cloths in hard case. Money, cost to $100 per day {excluding accommodation, which was $140 for 7 nights}. Gum, mints (I like to use mints with oral sex). Own brand of smokes (OK, OK, so I have 2 bad habits…). Toilet tissue x 4 {just trust me on this one}. About 10, cheap plastic carry bags.

A general letter emailed to each selected candidate was thought to be the most efficient method of initiating a contact. The premis being to learn Spanish. NO LIES OR MALITIOUS INTENT WAS INVOLVED. This needs to be repeated (so don’t flame me….). I told no lies: I am learning Spanish. I am single… I am looking for fun… etc.

It was understood, as part of the trial protocol, that if money was asked for, the chica was dropped from the trial (after a paid-for session off course!).

Results:

It was assumed that n=10 active prospects would be advisable. However, my age, my dislike of Seldinafil, tierdness, available time and general contentidness meant that n=4 - 6 chicas was sufficinet. In the end n=4 were entertained. All chicas were of mixed race. 1 mulata (B & W mix), 2 were (hispanic & white mix). 1 was white (european and Ukrain). The youngest was 27. The oldest was 30.

Of the 50 chicas emailed, 15 responded back to me more than once. 5 continued to respond for the duration of my trial. 1 was 19 (confirmed by ID card), and looked 12. She was dropped after the first date which was a quick snack from the stand next to the cinema. Way too risky, regardless of age. Also, to be honest a bit young for me at 19.

My initial reply to their profile post was warm and asked for help with Spanish (genuine reason), offered help with English (genuine reciprocation). Only profiles with photo’s were used, and mine was posted to show genuineness. A real learning experience was had by both sides as well as obviously establishing raport.

Each chica was contacted on arrival. I had managed to get their contact numbers by giving my mobile number to them. In the event any collateral-damage: them trying to call me would be prohibitively expensive. A date was arranged to meet. The best spot for this I found was the “tunnel area” immediately opposite and left of the Inglaterra and just outside the theatre. A public place and one where you will not be disturbed by police as lots of people come and go in and out of the theatre, shops and adjoining post-office / telephone area (check out the blonds selling telephone cards!!!).

Rotating the chicas was a hit and miss to begin with, as some worked, others studied. 50% gave-it-up on the night of the first date. This was attributed more to the previous numerous emailing sessions, than ones own ability with women (life is hard, but the truth remains the truth!). GFE all the way. Multiple sessions and everything one could hope for. And I do mean everything.

50% (n=2) gave-it-up on the night of the second date. This was found to be the case due to: a) Natures / womens “problems” with one, b) shyness with the other. All chicas were into oral in a big way (see discussions). Only 25% (n=1 was into anal). For the nights of no-GFE, I paid cash for night #1 ($30) and beers ($10, I think) for night #2.

The only excuse (lie!) used for not seeing the same chica more than 2 times (apart from the impossibility of it) was that I told them I had a business meeting at the Nacional or in Matanza. This seemed plausable, due to my previous set-up emails.

Different resturants were selected for each chica and never repeated for the same chica. By far the best of these was the Italian opposite the Telegraph hotel on the Prado. Excellent value and excellent European food (I live in Europe and so I have agood standard to comapre with. However try to stay away from the fryed foods… go roast…).

The trial was a success. Youth has reappeared in my life, even if it was only for 7 nights. I have made some excellent contacts for future visits and am still in contact with each chica.

Discussion:

In general I do not like to go down the line of dishonesty. However, I needed to get a quick way of confirming accommodation. I went to the Hotel Nacional website: filled in their reservation form, added the comments that I would be pleased to accept the deal if it was negotiable and that they provided free city tours (they do not haggle and tours will cost), in the comments box. I then sent this to them (no CC numbers are required at this stage). I printed off this sheet and used it to prove that I was intending to stay at the nacional. This is the only “lie” in the whole scenario. It works every time and for all the main hotels. If the proverbial you-know-what hits the fan, then I will stay at the hotel under the conditions I made in the comments box… (for the first night any way).

The experiment worked. I saved a bundle of money. Payed next to nothing for the GFE’s at multi-sessions through out the 7 nights. Wonderful.

The Carnival caused some interferience, but was used as part of the expereince. Indeed after droping one of the chicas off home (her fathers house), I walked back to my apartment via the Carnival. Minor incident with a pickpocket (nothing taken). However I did stop for a cool one at the bar opposite the statue of General Antonio, on the Malicon. I met a drunk lady who was a real laugh and fun to be with (not part of the trial). Paid for drinks for her and a couple of her friends (men). My generosity was repaid by a lovely BBBJ to completion, when she walked home with me. This was done in the open (we were both a little drunk), in the corner of the entrance of the hospital (dark alley, open both sides). This was a never to be repaeted experience due to the dangers involved. I do not recommend it. It was enjoyable, but not worth the risk and I’m still feeling the hairs on my kneck stand when I think about the risk involved.

A comment which I must make. After many years of mongering in Cuba, it has to be said that these chicas are experts when it comes to the BBBJ. I think this is due to not wanting to get pregnant or may be that latino men just prefer this mode. I'm not latin and I enjoy BBJ as much as the next man, however the incidence of BBBJ has always been the highest for me in Cuba, relative to any country I have been to (I have no experience of the far east). Your comment s fellow Cubaphiles?

I have to state for the record that I have decided to go back in December. That’s right, back in the next 4 weeks. As soon as I know my dates Talosian, I will PM you to hook up. Anyone else, Saint, DocBill449?

There are dangers to this trial. I was concerned that the infatuation factor can set in. What would I do if I return to my casa and a chica is sitting at the door and already have one on my arm? I took the risk. This was based on generating acceptance of my excuses of conducting business. Still a danger, but the thrill was enjoyable.

Extra:

The police presence is very high indeed. I have personally seen the numbers go up almost exponentially. Also it should be noted that all the chicas pointed out to me that the majority of the police in Havana are not natives of Havana, but from other cities. They have less maners and are more forcefull appareneltly. I saw numerous men being stopped to have their ID’s checked: day and night.

I can not comment on the club scene. I did not use it.

I did not feel as asfe as I have in the past whiolst out very late at night. Maybe this is psychological due to the very heay police presence during the day.

More another time, gentlemen.

Regards, Havanaman

Havanaman:

I have recieved your PM and am ready for you answer. Thanks