Newbie needs Info: Hiking in Cuba?

This topic was created by Draco (StardustNYC@yahoo.com)
[Sat 10 April, 16:15 Tasmanian Standard Time]

I am a multi tripper to Cuba. However in the past I've only
had the tour package in Veradero and the usual tourist
peek-see in Havana/Trinidad. In other word, I was Castro's
ideal sort of visitor, but not my next time!
I've read the La Camandancia de La Plata Park is bitch of a
trail, but is the scenic worth the effort? What
providance is it in? Please note I am a former Marine turn
Army Ranger. Difficult trail sucks for me as much as anyone
but if others can leg it so can I. (I am 32 y/o and just
attend 60 days of ranger school 6 months ago; I got a kick
seeing 20 y/o studs dropping like flies. So age is not yet a
decisive factor )
Another concern is bringing my Cuban girlfriend along. It
piss me off to have my friend refused service even I'm ready
& willing to pay in dollars.(I was fine, but my friend in
Cienfuego was bar from using the dive site) This ruin an
otherwise perfect day. Can this shit happen again on trails?
My dream vacation is to watch the stars while cuddling in a
sleeping bag. Wake up to a gorgeous sunrise sipping rum w/
hot cocoa, while entwine like the helix of a DNA with my
girl. Any great mountainous area recommended? I lived a
pretty spartan lifestyle so luxury is not important. Great
view is a must. I gather camping is a lot different than
training for war(I know what to bring but profess I have no
REAL camping exp,) I'm all ears to good advice.
One last concern: I refuse to endanger my friend for hanging
with me. I met my GF in a double date and have fallen pretty
hard for her. I am willing to register her as my fiance if
this can keep her safe. Will it work? In light of recent
crackdown, is marriage the only gurantee to free her from
fear in publice w/ me? I'm not ready to go THAT far so any
advice is appreciated.
My vacation will be in July. Any guys/gals interested in
pairing up please drop me a note. I don't check this site
often so my e-mail is the best bet. Any self rightous folks
who think I'm exploiting my GF because she's Cuban please
get a life. We are all programmed by mother nature to be
attracted to member of opposite sex. If it's a sin then I
wish your mother haven't sin.

[There are 7 posts - the latest was added on Tue 20 April, 5:33]

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  1. JARHEAD PEACE OF SHIT Added by: pablO
    [Timestamp: Sun 11 April, 7:24 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    How in the hell did a jarhead leathernck like you get a
    Cuban girfreind? You must have paid a lot of money. While
    your at home writitng to all of us how much you love
    your Cuban whore, she is probally having sex with her real
    Cuban boyfriend. I didnt think anyone still fell for the
    old "I luv you papi, your the only one for me!"
    Hey jarhead, get a life. May be you should try Kosovo. I
    hear there are plenty of hard of chicks there. Maybe you
    can find a girl cheaper than your Cuban whore.



  2. pablO?? Added by: pablO
    [Timestamp: Sun 11 April, 22:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Thanks a lot for using my name.
    While you┤re writing in my name I was spending a great
    time in Cuba.
    If you want my name I can sell it to you. just contact me.
    no problems.
    hijo de puta.
    the real pablO



  3. Fake Pablo: do you have the balls to show yourself? Added by: Draco (StardustNYC@yahoo.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 13 April, 23:54 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Obvious no! It takes all kind and your post just verified
    it. I won't bother to debate with the likes of you, but out
    of curiosity, are you excited while writing this senseless
    shit? Please seek professional help before it's too late.



  4. Fake Pablo: do you have the balls to show yourself? Added by: Draco (StardustNYC@yahoo.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 13 April, 23:54 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Obvious no! It takes all kind and your post just verified
    it. I won't bother to debate with the likes of you, but out
    of curiosity, are you excited while writing this senseless
    shit? Please seek professional help before it's too late.



  5. Call me crazy... Added by: Michael
    [Timestamp: Wed 14 April, 2:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    ... but if you are still on active (or reserve, for that
    matter) duty, the Army may not take kindly of you travelling
    to Cuba (unless its on orders). And were the Cuban
    government to do so during your visit, they may not, either.



  6. No, you're not crazy Added by: Draco (stardustNYC@yahoo.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 16 April, 11:32 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm in the reserve at the moment, but with the rumbling in
    europe and the Russians shaking their fist at us,.....Still,
    I don't carry my Military ID with me on the island. But
    after walking sentry duty in the cold war, then do it for
    real in the Gulf in 1991, I believe I earn the right to
    spend my vacation money I please. I do, however, try to stay
    away from the tourist place to explore and spend money on
    the people who's not of Castro's structure.
    BTW, I don't have the word soldier stamp on my head. I grow
    my hair long before the trip and no souvenir to bring home.
    I look just like an average Gringo tourist.
    I am still fascinated by the coward who impersonate pablO,
    and to think I've seen it all.



  7. Ignore the kid! Added by: Frank
    [Timestamp: Tue 20 April, 5:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    You serious travelers disappoint me when you take a cowardly
    kid like pablO seriously. He is probably a junior high
    school kid who slips in and uses him mother's computer after
    he gets home from school.
    We've all seen his type. He is the one who grows up to yell
    insults at pedestrians from the safety of a speeding car.
    PablO can do the same from the safety of this computer
    screen.
    The poor kid probably gets frustrated after his mother
    spanks him for wetting his bed. He then takes that
    frustration out on strangers through his computer. Pretty
    safe for pablO, wouldn't you say?




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