Preparation Conference Call

Today we listened in on a conference call put together by our travel company, Insight Cuba with some last minute reminders to prepare us for this adventure. 

Some fun information:

1. No cell service. There isn't a SIM card to purchase for Cuba and apparently there is a device that works with satellite or shortwave radio signal? But that will be confiscated at customs. 

2. US issued bank, debit or credit cards and travelers checks do not work in Cuba. Bring enough cash for an emergency. 

3. Consume bottled or boiled water only. 

4. It is normal for Cuban customs officials to interrogate and search you as you enter and proof of an itinerary may be necessary. 

5. Do not bring more than one laptop, you'll be thought to be a smuggler. What electronics you do bring may be recorded by customs. 

Now for some Spanish specific to Cuba:

Un paladar - private, family-owned restaurant and make for a unique Cuban dining experience.

A lo Cubano - go with the flow, do as the Cubans do.