Havana

[QUOTE=ChrisH;2435138]Man, what day did this ship come in? Had no idea, we didn't really do the Malecon and cruise port area this trip, because too many other things and girls we was getting into. But I am surprised S did not mention this, unless he didn't know. That seems like a possible, no bueno situation.[/QUOTE]The ship came yesterday. Its nothing to worry about, you're safe and sound back home. I am not trying to scare anyone here. I live here and life is still business as usual. That is where my worry comes in. They don't have soap to wash their hands properly and the list goes on. The problem is, in any case there will be a spike in CV cases in Cuba, I am quite certain, they don't have the capabilities to handle this huge problem. Cuba aint China nor any big european countries. They will struggle and it will hit them hard when it happens.

Cuba remains open, but for how long? Or, How long will other countries, especially the US, accept returning travelers? All returning travelers placed in quarantine? Crazy shit.

[URL]https://www.wlrn.org/post/cuba-will-let-cruise-ship-coronavirus-cases-dock-says-passengers-lives-risk[/URL]#stream /0.

[QUOTE=RebelMonger;2435170]The authorities are promoting the island as a safe tourist destination, they haven't stopped tourists coming in from anywhere and they say that they have the cure for the virus. So, you have nothing to worry about it, just take a lot of money with you just in case you have to stay and go to the hospital.[/QUOTE]Just to confirm, you are bing serious, no issues in the immigration? And what's it like on the ground, people still out no looting no panic?

I double I'll get any beds in EU / UK / USA, might as well be on the island.

[QUOTE=SeanEZ;2435290]Just to confirm, you are being serious, no issues in the immigration? And what's it like on the ground, people still out no looting no panic?

I double I'll get any beds in EU / UK / USA, might as well be on the island.[/QUOTE]Yes, I'm serious.

No issues with immigration (as of today) in Cuba, if they think you have something, you're taken to a hospital.

The authorities are not warning the people like in other countries, as a matter of fact, concerned individual within the medical field are complaining about that and are trying themselves to warn the people through social media.

As for looting, they do not do that in Cuba, there's no much to loot and if they try, they'll pay the consequences.

If I were you, I would wait in your country until the crisis is over, or go to a more transparent destination.

Myself will be traveling next week to the Dominican Republic.

Be safe out there guys but never give in to fear!

[QUOTE=RebelMonger;2435291]
Myself will be traveling next week to the Dominican Republic.
[/QUOTE]DR is closing shop for at least 20 days. You might want to change plans.

[QUOTE=RebelMonger;2435291]Yconcerned individual within the medical field are complaining about that and are trying themselves to warn the people through social media.[/QUOTE]Thanks, very helpful!

I see the issue, risk of arbitrary detention, and could possibly get worse as cases mount

https://www.havana60.com/people-in-quarantine-in-cuba/

[QUOTE=SeanEZ;2435376]Thanks, very helpful!

I see the issue, risk of arbitrary detention, and could possibly get worse as cases mount

https://www.havana60.com/people-in-quarantine-in-cuba/[/QUOTE]From your link; "The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) has quarantined a total of 373 people, of whom 145 are tourists and the rest locals".

Thanks Sean.

[QUOTE=TomJackin;2435298]DR is closing shop for at least 20 days. You might want to change plans.[/QUOTE]Thank you TomJackin but my flight hasn't been cancelled, so I intend to go ahead. It might be difficult but I'll manage.

Just heard from friends no tourists are any longer allowed in Cuba and the ones already there will be asked to leave.

[QUOTE=SeanEZ;2436248]Just heard from friends no tourists are any longer allowed in Cuba and the ones already there will be asked to leave.[/QUOTE]Yes, Cuba just closed their borders except for returning residents.

[URL]https://news.yahoo.com/cuba-closes-borders-non-residents-over-virus-president-230750025.html[/URL]

URGENT NEWS FOR VISITORS IN Cuba.

PLEASE SHARE.

If you have friends or relatives staying in Cuba, please share this information with them urgently.

I would also recommend that they contact their Embassies if they haven't already.

They should also contact their Airlines urgently and look at getting themselves on any remaining flights as soon as possible.

As announced on Cuban TV tonight:

1. No one allowed to go and wait for their family coming back to Cuba. Cubans returning from tomorrow only allowed 1 suitcase and will be sent directly to an isolation center.

2. No nation Wide buses.

3. All tourists that are still in hotels, have to be isolated. THEY CANNOT leave THEIR HOTEL, from tomorrow.

4. All tourists that are still in Casas, have to be isolated. THEY CANNOT leave THEIR Casa's, from tomorrow.

5. All tourist excursions and outings are forbidden and cancelled. No tourists on the streets.

6. Car rentals are cancelled.

7. They will transfer all tourists from casas to hotels gradually.

8. All clubs are Closed within hotels.

9. No swimming and gyms are open.

10. All religious institutions need to stop doing their mass gatherings.

11. From Tuesday 24th, Police patrol will be reinforced, to ensure the people are following these measures.

12. Tourists in hotels will have daily medical checks twice a day.

I think Cuba is on the brink of lockdown. I can smell it already. Maybe its the best for this country but I really don't know how the locals will survive this. Things are already difficult as it is and this will surely make it tougher. One thing I can't complaint is chicas are messaging me for cita. Haven't really respond to any since the outbreak. Just being extra cautious. Stay safe everyone. This too, shall pass.

[URL]https://havanatimes.org/news/cuba-announces-40-new-measures-to-stop-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR3VNv6d55OQVqlMizbbRIBT3Wo5U51qMhl6knILFNCIHs8wRHy84syhzew[/URL]

So since it doesn't look like I'll be going back to Havana anytime soon with the coronavirus putting a stop to the world, I figure why not brush up on the game. So I have a few questions and would appreciate any tips from you pros.

1: The first few days I went to some clubs but they were dry. After talking to my airbnb host he told us we were going too early (11 pm) is this the norm in Havana? I eventually had luck around 1 am in a club.

2: After finally getting on track, it seemed impossible to get an all nighter? Just a half hour or hour. I thought this was strange but I had been told Cuba has strange laws about girls staying all night? Could have been rookie error on my part.

3: Clubs? They seem to be irregular in their days of operation, went to don cangreo at like midnight on a Friday and it was closed. Any advice?

4: Best part of town to find chicas? We were in verdado just a few blocks from the malecon but it was a ghost town most of the time except the weekend because there was a bus stop near us.

Overall I had fun and met some amazing chicas but feel I could have done much better. So when I go back I shouldn't have to work as hard as I did. Anyway any tips are appreciated guys.

[QUOTE=FirstInHavana;2438409]

2: After finally getting on track, it seemed impossible to get an all nighter? Just a half hour or hour. I thought this was strange but I had been told Cuba has strange laws about girls staying all night? Could have been rookie error on my part.[/QUOTE]Yes, Cuba is weird but I don't think there's a law against all nighters, Once a woman goes with a foreigner, what difference does it make how long she stays? She breaks the law by going with you (it's illegal) not by how long she stays.

She probably had somebody home waiting for the money and she had nothing to gain staying with you once the deal was done. Did you have a computer that she could use to surf the internet? That could be a good hook to keep her around.