Havana, Cuba

[Jamgirl]

Wow.. No printers??!! No matter how much I think I grasp life in Cuba.. you make me realize I have NO IDEA!! lol

agreed

 

[KJG]

Wow.. No printers??!! No matter how much I think I grasp life in Cuba.. you make me realize I have NO IDEA!! lol

yeah it really is something else......my girlfriend was going there last week and I asked my husband what he would like and you know what he said...bars of soap......they are in short supply there and are cost $3.80CUC a bar.....and he only makes $20CUC a month.....so it's all the little things we take for granted...

 

[TSauretBaxter]

yeah it really is something else......my girlfriend was going there last week and I asked my husband what he would like and you know what he said...bars of soap......they are in short supply there and are cost $3.80CUC a bar.....and he only makes $20CUC a month.....so it's all the little things we take for granted...

yeah for sure!!! I heard once that going there.. since tipping is not normal.. to tip housekeeping with toiletries.. including tampons.. Pardon my TMI

 

[KJG]

yeah for sure!!! I heard once that going there.. since tipping is not normal.. to tip housekeeping with toiletries.. including tampons.. Pardon my TMI

no it's true..tampons..pads....bandaids......all of that is so very expensive and in short supply....diapers....baby things...

 

[Jamgirl]

Jamaica isn't quite as bad but the only thing my mother-in-law has ever asked me for is to bring her Irish Spring

 

[KJG]

Jamaica isn't quite as bad but the only thing my mother-in-law has ever asked me for is to bring her Irish Spring

yikes...love the smell of that but my body absolutely hates it...I break out in a rash all over and I mean all over when I use that soap....but it smells so good!!

 

[TSauretBaxter]

no it's true..tampons..pads....bandaids......all of that is so very expensive and in short supply....diapers....baby things...

Do you feel safe in Cuba outside of the tourist areas? My grandmother in law desperately wants to go to Cuba, and we have promised to take her. But it worries me a bit, because everything is so different. And obviously she doesn't want to go to sit on a beach

 

[shuster2210]

yikes...love the smell of that but my body absolutely hates it...I break out in a rash all over and I mean all over when I use that soap....but it smells so good!!

Omg KJG so exciting for you guys!!! (and me too since Iam hot on your trail!!)

And yes, soap was the biggest request for my trip down.
I always stock up on it anyways when I see a good price here, and it goes into my Cuban stockpile. So I'm
Packed, 2 suitcase 23kg each. Praying that i sail through Aduana without any issues.
Definitely going to bring down the continuing proof to leave with hubby in case he gets call soon.
So, here's hoping his interview is November 1st!!!!!

So happy for you both!

 

[KJG]

Do you feel safe in Cuba outside of the tourist areas? My grandmother in law desperately wants to go to Cuba, and we have promised to take her. But it worries me a bit, because everything is so different. And obviously she doesn't want to go to sit on a beach

TSB....Cuba is very very safe. Havana of course is a big city and should be treated as one still safe there but definitely the all other cities/towns are great. I walk all over by myself and no problem......I see my husband's friends downtown when I am walking and they are like are you okay....everything all right...and it's like ummm...yeah...Yoani is working so I am just out walking around....so very funny!!!

 

[KJG]

Omg KJG so exciting for you guys!!! (and me too since Iam hot on your trail!!)

And yes, soap was the biggest request for my trip down.
I always stock up on it anyways when I see a good price here, and it goes into my Cuban stockpile. So I'm
Packed, 2 suitcase 23kg each. Praying that i sail through Aduana without any issues.
Definitely going to bring down the continuing proof to leave with hubby in case he gets call soon.
So, here's hoping his interview is November 1st!!!!!

So happy for you both!

Thanks so much shuster2210......yes big relief and worry at the same time!!!!!! Soap and shaving cream are always in my stockpile as well!. HOpe you have an awesome trip and yes give your hubby that extra info for sure!!!

 

[KJG]

Okay my husband got ahold of the embassy today and interview switched to October 4/12 at 9:00 am.....here I come Cuba!!!!!

 

[TSauretBaxter]

Okay my husband got ahold of the embassy today and interview switched to October 4/12 at 9:00 am.....here I come Cuba!!!!!

Woohoo!

 

[shuster2210]

Okay my husband got ahold of the embassy today and interview switched to October 4/12 at 9:00 am.....here I come Cuba!!!!!

Good for you!!!

 

[Luvcuba]

yep...exactly....and I so want to be there for that.....someone suggested I order my gmsc notes.....do you think I should....pretty standard for an interview in Cuba

Congratulations KJG on interview. You must be so excited. I got approved in Toronto on July 16; so hopefully i won't be long behind you. I've never heard of gmsc notes; what are they and where do I get?

 

[KJG]

Congratulations KJG on interview. You must be so excited. I got approved in Toronto on July 16; so hopefully i won't be long behind you. I've never heard of gmsc notes; what are they and where do I get?

hey lubcuba....thanks I am very excited.......it is the notes that are made on your file by the VO looking after your file.....if there are any flags....and concerns...that is usually noted in the notes........so I will try and order today but they take 30 days to get approx. and I am leaving either the 1st or 2nd of Oct......so not much give there.......but hard to order earlier cause if your file hasn't even been looked at they won't be of help....so almost a catch 22!!!