El Presidente Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Mexico City airport and Rob Cappuccio and myself met up with Nate in the Aeromexico ticket counter. I had already lost my passport briefly that morning in the airport but recovered it miraculously I had 4 lads staying with me in Havana, Rob C, Nate, Rob Schildt (Freefallguy), Garry Farr. Rob S and Garry were coming in from Costa Rica where they had spent a week fishing and we were to meet them at the Jose Marti Airport. All in all, we were to arrive at Jose Marti within 30 minutes of each other. none of our phones work in Cuba, none of the lads had been to cuba before. One late/missed flight, and the plan would have gone to crap. Thankfully, we had set up VIP clearance at Jose Marti and were to be taken to the lounge. And so it was in the lounge that I fired up my first cigar of the trip, a Mag 46 as I waited for my fellow travellers to arrive....and they did one by one. I love it when a plan comes together From the VIP lounge it was simply a matter of a maxi cab and a 20 minute ride to the house to Miramar. i have never stayed in this house before but it was arranged by good mate Toby so I wasn't concerned. As we drove up Avenida 3 Calle "B", there were a few murmurs from the Cab as the fellow travellers searched for No 37. It wasn't looking good.....I said "the other side of the road gents" and then the palace came into view Now, there are perhaps better houses in Havana...i just haven't seen them! We were welcomed by Toby and Esta who gave us a little tour. 5 Double bedrooms with Ensuites, large marble living areas, a magnificent patio, inground pool, garden, water views, Havana views, pool table and party area, great music system, fridge full of beer and rum, 50 custom cigars waiting our arrival. We settled in nicely over a few beers and some customs and I relaxed after the 34hr travel Marathon. Arriving in Cuba always feels like coming home to me. While sitting on the patio having a laugh with the lads I heard the familiar voice of my hermano Jose Candia. Hugs, introductions, more laughter. Toby and Garry heaaded off to buy some wine for the next few days, Nate was downstairs working out the boom box and the tunes came forward. There in this beautifu setting it was apt that in the background played the ACDC classic "Highway to Hell" Off to dinner at the local Paladar "Rio Mar" which we frequented many times during the week. Excellent food on the water with a nice wine list. They do a hell of a Pulpo. Nino joined us as did the beautiful Ingrid (Jose's wife). It is always great to catch up with Nino who's passion and easy charm is shared in spades. A great night of Friendship, fraternity and laughter. It was a long day and tomorrow was going to be a cracker. nearing midnight we decided on an early one. At 3am we left the lights of the city from our patio and headed for bed. It was going to be a great week. El Pres. Fellow travellers, post here any photo's you have of our house in Havana
NJP Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Wow. Day one would do me. I could go home happy already.
LexG Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 its good to be the king...looking forward to reading the rest
maverickdrinker Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 A gorgeous casa indeed. Great place to hang out and chill. Thanks for hospitality Rob!
OZCUBAN Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Wow and I mean wow Sounds like a great start to the trip ,nothing has gone wrong as of yet One day I will make to trip it would be absolutely awesome Cheers Rob for the up dates Steve
AlohaStyle Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Tony's pics fo sho... great house and better company. Thanks again Rob for hosting us! My eyes still hurt from Nate's shirt that night!?! LOL Anyone have a pic of that???
AverageJoe83 Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 WOW. Talk about the definition of "If you're gonna go, Go Big!". Looks like paradise.
cigcars Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Lovely! Just lovely! And I L-o-o-o-v-e the color scheme!
Warren Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Don't worry about Nate's shirt. Was he wearing his blue suede shoes, those are real eye openers.
Nino Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Rob - it was a pleasure meeting up with you again. Thanks for the kind words ! Here is my contribution to day one - the personal pics of the re-union :
Nino Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 And the pictures of the "Frank Sinatra" villa ( I truly believe it must have been Frank's house - or maybe Bugsy Siegel or Meyer Lanski ?? ) :
Fuzz Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Do my eyes deceive me? No, I do believe I see blue suede shoes!!
Warren Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Do my eyes deceive me? No, I do believe I see blue suede shoes!! You could be right. Another observation regarding our boy Nate. You will never see him standing next to just some ugly bloke.
Fuzz Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 You could be right. Another observation regarding our boy Nate. You will never see him standing next to just some ugly bloke.
Pilgrims Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 great work all round looks like an amazing place to have the run of
mazolaman Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Fun reading, sounds like the good life, Cheers to you all!
JohnnyC Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Rob and Nino thanks for sharing with the FOH family. It truly looks like a little piece of Heaven in Havana
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