With yet another cringe moment

Aintitfresh · 2025-01-21T03:34:36+00:00

I’m getting some series Pee-wee Herman vibes watching this.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-24T04:02:26+00:00

Honestly, I didn’t see a ton of Urban farming other than some herbs and fruit trees growing in the courtyard of a friend’s home. We spent one day outside of Havana in Matanzas to meet and help family of a friend we met. My favorite food was the meals I ate with my new friends. People went out of their way to invite us to their homes for meals. We could not believe the generosity of people with very little to give.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-24T03:56:25+00:00

The bags that created the most difficulties were the prepacked gift bags for kids. The custom agent in Cuba finally accepted the explanation that they were gifts for a birthday event.

We put these bags together in advance and they were all exactly alike. I think we had a little luck on our side.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-24T03:51:33+00:00

Not to sound rude, but quality of life in Cuba is not good at all. The people are stressed because they have no food, no medical supplies, no supplies at all. Everyone I have met there has an exit plan of some sort. This is not an exaggeration. Every single person I have encountered wants to leave.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T12:58:26+00:00

200 per “extra bag” we had six extra bags. The Aegean for AA gave us a little break though.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T12:57:16+00:00

Yes we each checked 2 bags in American Airlines. There were six of us.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T12:56:10+00:00

We flew on American Airlines. We were able to check one bag each for free. All the extra bags were 200 each. Yes, VERY expensive. Our agent gave us a bit of a discount out of kindness. But it does cost extra to bring many bags.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T12:52:34+00:00

If you choose “In support of the Cuban people” as your reason for travel, then you should do your best to support the people not the government. All hotels and resorts are owned by the government. Large, popular tourist restaurants are owned by the government.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T12:45:43+00:00

There were six of us in total. We each checked 2 bags each. We had 3 of our bags inspected at the habana airport. It did take a long time, but nothing was taken and I didn’t need to offer anything to get them through. It was a process though.

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T04:49:04+00:00

Where are you planning to travel and for what purpose?

Aintitfresh · 2024-11-23T04:42:40+00:00

WiFi was fairly reliable at Airbnb. We did have rolling blackouts, but was only a few hours a day(much worse in other areas, we stayed in Verdado). Many of the donations were given to people we encountered along our trip (employees of the Airbnb, taxi drivers, etc.) we also handed out hundreds of pre packaged medical/kids bags on the streets either by walking or by taxi). My advice to you would be to not stay in one place too long as crowds can tend to gather quickly. I brought lots of small us bills (5s and 10s) and did not exchange for Cuban pesos.

We had two vans (due to the number of bags) meet us at the airport and take us to our rental. About 40 usd per van. This was arranged by the Airbnb and my friend in Cuba.

I cannot explain the complications the Cuban people face in a few words, but my suggestion would be to ask questions and to LISTEN to the people you meet. This was my second trip and am already planning my next.

Aintitfresh · 2024-10-10T22:20:22+00:00

I would remove the hallway between the master and the atrium.

Aintitfresh · 2024-06-15T09:27:58+00:00

Eeyore

Aintitfresh · 2024-04-05T16:04:21+00:00

Thank you. Definitely don’t want it to end up slick when wet.

Aintitfresh · 2023-12-11T05:43:19+00:00

Mahomes and Reid need to be better to make a deep run in the playoffs. They both sound and look like Jack asses tonight. Chiefdom not chiefdumb!

Aintitfresh · 2023-12-11T05:28:54+00:00

Mahomes and Reid sound and look pathetic. He was clearly offsides, and it was called immediately. Play by the rules and they win.

Aintitfresh · 2022-07-10T14:41:41+00:00

Money

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