Isla de la Juventud forum
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RE: gracias and thanks!
by vballf 11 May 2012
Pelo, I haven't actually taken 12 bikes myself, I've only taken 8. However, I have provided 4 others for people who went, and left them…
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RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August
by ttjpdo 26 April 2012
Not many places in Cuba are more difficult to get to than to Cayo Sabinal. Or I should say, I have failed three tries out of three, finding…
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RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August
by Steve_YYZ 23 April 2012
If you're really looking for non-touristy, or at least places where not too many tourists go, then head on over to the Isla de la Juventud…
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RE: Domestic flights
by vballf 23 April 2012
Best idea is to get to Havana a day early. Domestic flights are OFTEN delayed. (Now this is my experience with flights to Isla de la Juventu…
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RE: Cuba - Boxing Camp
by poshmcdoo 22 April 2012
The late and often great former regular on this forum, Wild Bill took boxing lessons at the boxing gym in Nueva Gerona on Isla de la Juventu…
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RE: Boats, yachts, ferries?
by dontomas 18 April 2012
Actually, there's a twice a week flight from Santiago to Montego Bay, Jamaica. And since you asked about 'any other island' there are…
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RE: Just back from Cuba, incredible but inexplicable country!
by johnabbotsford 17 April 2012
BTW re"Cayo Largo for 2 weeks." It would be hard to find a more atypical location from a Cuban perspective, There are no Cubans living…
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RE: Is the WildBill pub crawl still going on?
by poshmcdoo 12 April 2012
Here's to Wild Bill aka Bruce Hughes, my old friend, may he rest in peace. You're missed by many on Isla de la Juventud including yours…
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RE: It's a Dog Eat Dog Food World
by vballf 27 March 2012
Back to the origional question. My wife had a large dog (actually two, at different times). They lived in the country, and the dog provided…
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Return from 6 months in Canada
by vballf 18 March 2012
My mother-in-law returned to Cuba the last few days. We were in relatively constant contact with her and my step-daughter as they travelled…
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RE: secluded ISH budget accomodation near beach for two
by vballf 13 February 2012
I f you make the effort to get to Isla de la Juventud, you'll be relatively secluded on any beach. Of the 'six' north shore beaches, only…
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RE: secluded ISH budget accomodation near beach for two
by ttjpdo 13 February 2012
Agreed, Conner, that La Herradura is dumpy. Actually, ten years ago it had two lovely beaches, a long one on the open ocean and a small…
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RE: secluded ISH budget accomodation near beach for two
by ttjpdo 13 February 2012
I should have mentioned that there are zero "untouristed" beaches anywhere near Havana that have places to stay. However, 25 km to the…
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RE: Reading and Writing Cuba--info, please!
by vballf 22 January 2012
My experiences are on Isla de la Juventud, various schools. However the school I mention in Havana was right next door to where I have…
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RE: Itinerary Help for First Timers
by ttjpdo 21 January 2012
Your itinerary is doable but not easily. I think most people on this branch would recommend that you either skip Santiago and Camaguey,…
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Itinerary Help for First Timers
by nishfish 21 January 2012
Hey guys and girls, _*Plea for help...*_ So a a friend and I (both female) are heading to Cuba in a week or so for just over 2 weeks…
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RE: Cuba mail delivery INOP
by vballf 09 January 2012
Yes. ALL our packages and letters (mostly packages) have arrived safely. I think it is 27 packages and about 5-6 letters, over a 3 year…
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Re: Cuba mail delivery INOP
by krk 08 January 2012
I received a letter in mid-December that had been mailed on the Isle of Youth on November 10th. However, most of the packages that I…
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Re: Isla de la Juventud
by anitje 05 January 2012
Yes, I got that, John! But thanks for clarifying (laughing). And if you prefer, since we are on a first name basis now, you can call…
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RE: Isla de la Juventud
by johnabbotsford 04 January 2012
....je je je! I actually wasn't making any gender assumptions anitje - "by George she's got it" is a quote from My Fair Lady when the…
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Re: Isla de la Juventud
by anitje 04 January 2012
"She" is a "he". Sorry to disappoint, John. I guess the handle is gender-ambiguous, and is, I have learned, a diminutive for something…
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RE: Isla de la Juventud
by anitje 02 January 2012
So I guess if I am speaking to a Cockney I need to be careful discussing topics such as witch hunts, pick-up trucks and shaving kits.…
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RE: Isla de la Juventud
by sayeh 02 January 2012
yes I do love the looks when I say I'm ready to hit the frog :-)
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