"f. augustine" wrote in message news:<41930ADE.1090904@cruzio.com>...
> What's the current sense of Americans in Cuba? I know our govnt is
> solidly against our going and I've heard can fine you 7000-20,000 bucks
> if caught.
> Does anyone have advice about how to successfully enter Cuba and not be
> hassled? Is it better to find a group going or can I go alone...woman
> mid age.
> Also, I read that the dollar is no longer acceptable since a couple of
> weeks ago. I'd appreciate any input...can you please email direct.
> thanks in advance.
> faye
You can fly Mexicana Airlines from Mexico City You buy a visa right
in the airport next to the Mexicana gates. The visa is a seperate
document and does not go into your passport. We were treated well by
everyone and felt very safe. By all means, stay at the Hotel National.
If you want to know what's going on in the country, ask your waiter.
Havana is very shabby with the high rise Russian built aparatments
falling down while people are still living in them. Lots of poverty,
you don't see beggers with their hands out, it's in their eyes. You
want to take your clothes off and give it to them.
Dollars was the curency when we were their, my guess is they let you
exchange for pesos at the airport. Bring cash, they don't accept
American based bank cards. You can pre-pay your hotel with a Mexican
travel agency and their is practically nothing to buy except (very
expensive) cigars. |
