Edit: Closing the AMA since I am pretty close to concluding my trip and therefore will be posting pictures/reflections which will give more opportunity to ask more questions!

You probably remembered my post earlier asking about places that I need to visit while in Cuba and as I am close to concluding my trip and a few days away to fly back home, I’d like to give everyone an opportunity to ask any questions that they might have about Cuba. I’ll post photos as well as my own thoughts/reflections when I’m back home so until then feel free to ask any questions. As for proof (if it’s needed), Mods could check the IP I’m posting from as I’m currently on Cubacel. I wish I could post a photo as proof but the internet infrastructure here is 3G and therefore would consume a lot of data just from me posting a picture.

  • Coolkidbozzy [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Have any of your opinions of Cuba changed since you began the trip?

    What is your largest takeaway?

    What was your favorite part of the trip so far?

    Is there anything you recommend we do to support Cuba?

    Any cool souvenirs?

    Are you from America? If you are, what is the best way to go to Cuba?

    • Animephysics [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      1. Not of Cuba but seeing the country in such a dire state just makes me hate the US more.

      2. Cuba has been able to do so much with little resources but having the blockade in place is taking a toll on it.

      3. Honestly, it’s eating at Coppelia. The ice cream is just so good! Too bad there’s no Coppelia in the US.

      4. Bring lots and lots of medicine, toilet paper, or anything really you would have in a bathroom. The average Cuban pretty much needs foreign money to get them.

      5. A bunch of books about Che, Fidel, and Raul. Also a statue of Che.

      6. Yes. Really is not hard to visit Cuba in any way. There are other Americans here too. The only thing you’ll have to deal with as an American is filling out an affidavit that you’re not visiting Cuba for tourist purposes but under a general category (which “Various Supports for the Cuban People” will satisfy most reasons).

      • Coolkidbozzy [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        Really appreciate you going out of your way to answer all of our questions!

        • Animephysics [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          My pleasure! I really just wanted to share my experiences especially if anyone wants to travel to Cuba in the future.

      • Shoegazer [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        "Yeah I'm supporting the Cuban people"

        buys all the cuban cigars

        • Animephysics [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          Lol. The irony of the category name when the US does the opposite.

      • Dingdangdog [he/him,comrade/them]
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        2 years ago

        When I was there in the mid 00's it was always weird things like toilet handles or light switches that we take for granted but can be difficult to get there.