Cuba visit - Page 3

pnoon · 03-09-2012, 08:52 PM

The "little" brother I never had.

mithrilG60 · 03-09-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Not too many Cubans enjoy Cuba. Very strange post.....

Actually, from what I've seen, most of the Cuban's in Cuba do enjoy Cuba. Obviously the one's who risked life and limb to flee have a different opinion, both are valid. It does bear remembering that the opinions presented about Cuba in the US are heavily influenced by both the people who fled the island and the US' Cold War history and experiences. It's not the only view point of the country or regime.

That said, I disagree with the OP that it should be left exactly as it is. It needs to modernise with or without the ending of the Embargo in order for the Cuban economy to progress. As beautiful and quaint as the time wrap to the 50's is it's also left the country unable to compete hence the reforms that Raul is now implementing. Cuba is going to go through a similar revival as Russia did after the break up of the USSR.

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

So, as I understand it Americans can freely travel there but we cannot spend US currency thus the embargo....so can I exchange for Candian currency and spend that? I want to go becuase they have EPIC flyfishing....and I will smoke CC's while I am doing that

American's are very welcomed there, as is the USD. They do charge an extra fee for converting to CUC and no debit or credit card from a US bank is accepted so it's probably easier to travel in with another currency.

Remo · 03-09-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

American's are very welcomed there, as is the USD. They do charge an extra fee for converting to CUC and no debit or credit card from a US bank is accepted so it's probably easier to travel in with another currency.

Thanks, would like to go

icehog3 · 03-09-2012, 09:53 PM

Peter says this thread is on his radar.

I say my butt itches.

It means pretty much the same thing.

bobarian · 03-09-2012, 11:11 PM

I like cheese.

AlohaStyle · 03-09-2012, 11:22 PM

Wow, can't believe how you guys just jumped on this thread like you have. I definitely understand the OP and understand his sentiment. I agree that Cuba will forever be changed once/if the embargo is lifted as the country will be bombarded by Americans and American companies changing the country forever. I for one want to visit BEFORE the embargo is lifted for that reason alone.

Malazan · 03-10-2012, 12:00 AM

Man, this dudes threads are like

oooo35980 · 03-10-2012, 12:43 AM

They are entertaining though, in a "wtf is going on?" Sort of way.

mithrilG60 · 03-10-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

Wow, can't believe how you guys just jumped on this thread like you have. I definitely understand the OP and understand his sentiment. I agree that Cuba will forever be changed once/if the embargo is lifted as the country will be bombarded by Americans and American companies changing the country forever. I for one want to visit BEFORE the embargo is lifted for that reason alone.

It's already changing with or without the lifting of the Embargo. The Cuba that people have gone to see for years will not exist in 5 years.

massphatness · 03-10-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cigarsmoker2543

Enjoy a Cuban C'GAR when U can, BUT let the CUBAN'S enjoy CUBA

ummmm ... anyone outside of these United States is free to enjoy Cuba

2.7 million tourists visited Cuba last year 50% more than visited Aruba

It would seem the world enjoys Cuba just not us (well, most of us)

hotreds · 03-10-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I say my butt itches.

Feel better?

MarkinAZ · 03-10-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I say my butt itches...

After reading this thread, my butt itches too. Gotta get it up off the chair and walk it outside

03-10-2012, 09:28 AM

Beautiful place

cjhalbrooks · 03-10-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Tell me you got to keep his hat lol

688sonarmen · 03-10-2012, 09:33 AM

DMK · 03-10-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarsmoker2543

And yes Canada was mentioned quite a bit in this thread, it's hard for me to even think that American Citizen's would even Visit let alone mention Canada in the Presence of US Solder's. I myself gave 26 yrs to Defending this great Country, and yes put myself in Harms way. please do not bring up the land of the DRAFT DODGER.

Thank YOu

WTF ??
As a born and raised Canadian, you are the one who seems to be 'showing his A$$...'

smitty81 · 03-10-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

In all fairness though Larry, there are alot of places like that which are not under an embargo...I have stayed at resorts in the Dominican which are incredible but walk half a block away and people are living in shanty towns, same with most of Mexico, Belize and Costa Rica, I am not sure how happy the locals are but I could still say that they are beautiful places...

Jamaica is a perfect example. Life seemed pretty simple in Jamaica and the people were very polite and fun to be around. (yes.....even when you didn't give them money)

smitty81 · 03-10-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Beautiful place

Thats looks photo shopped.

Remo · 03-10-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Thats looks photo shopped.

Ya think?

emopunker2004 · 03-10-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Ya think?

03-09-2012, 08:52 PM	#41
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cuba visit The "little" brother I never had. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,151 Trading: (60)	Re: Cuba visit Peter says this thread is on his radar. I say my butt itches. It means pretty much the same thing. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cuba visit I like cheese.

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AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Cuba visit Wow, can't believe how you guys just jumped on this thread like you have. I definitely understand the OP and understand his sentiment. I agree that Cuba will forever be changed once/if the embargo is lifted as the country will be bombarded by Americans and American companies changing the country forever. I for one want to visit BEFORE the embargo is lifted for that reason alone.

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Malazan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: John Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Trading: (0)	Re: Cuba visit Man, this dudes threads are like __________________ "When the Government fears the People there is Liberty, When the People fear the Government, there is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

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oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Cuba visit They are entertaining though, in a "wtf is going on?" Sort of way.

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