So things I now know about Cuba. Heavy police presence in havana and didnt see or hear (or feel) about anything dangerous. You can drink on the streets and buy alcohol all day long There are a lot of gay folk There are a lot of prostitutes Heavy pollution and population in Havana Havana do not really do "service". They will let you stand at the counter looking like a big white manakin an awkwardly long time before serving. There are two currencies, Cuban...

Man, I can't believe I'm in Cuba. Rolando from the hostel says Havana is completely safe but the people do not earn much so do not take purses, cameras or bags out on the street at night. We had a cocktail last night called a zombie. It was three layers of rum topped (more like a film) of orange juice. Today we were zombies. We walked about trying to see havana, met our friends from the gay bar. Had some street pizza and juice. (post note, no diarrhea) Foun...

First night out: Three course dinner with lobster on rooftop served with cocktails Dresses on and out to find club, bought cerveza on street Found gay bar with four seats only. Jason was on the poster. New friend in gay bar went to his house and got a map then showed us where in Cuba he was not allowed. He also said he was not allowed to talk to tourists. Had mojito and a cigar Spoke with masons guy Got taken into a locked up cafe / deli to use the toilet ...

Booked our flights this morning, back to the hostel packed our bags then off to the airporto. I do not know anything about cuba other than: They dont like the states They don't really have the Internet Fidel Castro started his revolution here They have old cars They make good cigars and rum