trapisondista

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59 yr old male, having traveled extensively to Europe, Australia, Cuba, Mexico.

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gifts? in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Put some pencils and 2 Playboy mags in front of some Cuban, like Juan Macho, See which he chooses. ...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AM EX TCs in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Double post. My mistake.
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AM EX TCs in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Mr A. I have both an Aussie Commonwealth M/C debit and M/C credit card. Can I use these in Havana for CUCs? Never thought of that.
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AM EX TCs in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Mr A: I have an Aussie Master Card from Commonwealth. Could I use that in Cuba, as you seem to be able to use your VISA...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Scooter Motor Rentals in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    30 y 3ra. Who would have guessed that there is a decent scooter rental in Havana. Learn something every day. ...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The good, the bad, and the ugly in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    PS. And they charge the 300 deposit even when one takes the insurance? Not a good deal.
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The good, the bad, and the ugly in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Chef: I never pay a petrol charge, returning the car at the full mark, almost never rent an automatic, never take the insurance, never pay...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The good, bad, and ugly, part 2 in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    My bad, Pelo. I meant to write idoneidad. My last name contains the ie combo,...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gifts? in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Also Ultram, aka Tramadol, the analgesic. It's a synthetic codeine, so a script is...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AM EX TCs in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Ditto on the thanks rendered for this info. It directly affects my next Cuban trip. Euros to...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Scooter Motor Rentals in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    I've researched this question of scooter availabilty, and after visiting 3 locations ...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Havana accomodation in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    I'm wondering why the poster needs to have proof of a booked room to get...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gifts? in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Ah, good question. My stock reply to this reoccurring question is: Playboy mags for the males and ...
    about 1 month ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called The good, bad, and ugly, part 2 in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Trap here again. Here are a few more vignettes from my last trip to the isle of Cuba...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The good, the bad, and the ugly in the Americas - Cuba Branch

    Chef: I didn't book on line. I did the rental at the Havana Libre, at the Via desk. I was surprised somewhat that the no insurance method...
    about 1 month ago

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