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John Cubit Apr 21, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Photography in Cuba. I just finished the Road Scholar 15-day trip through Cuba. We had fantastic photo opportunities for people, cars, and buildings, but not so much for landscapes. Because of the people-to-people emphasis of the trip, we had better access for people (e.g., musicians, dancers, general population) photography than the dedicated photo trips to Cuba I have seen advertised else where. As discussed previously, consult any day-length calculator for Cuba on the dates you will be there. Actual usable daylight availability will depend on cloud cover and the sensitivity of your camera. Be sure to bring plenty of memory cards.
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Leslie Fisher May 03, 2013 at 04:15 AM

Thanks for the reminder of extra memory cards!


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Linda Lindert Apr 08, 2013 at 01:59 PM

Why would one need $200 per day if almost everything is paid for?
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John Cubit Apr 21, 2013 at 11:30 PM

You will not need $200/day--see my other posts for explanation.


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David Colby Apr 03, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Those of you with and I on this journey might find this article in today's NYT,
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/blogging-a-bridge-from-havana/?hp.
Also, if anyone is under wight on luggage help us out: we have about 20 pounds of dental supplies to take over.
See you tomorrow in Miami.
Cathy & Dave Colby


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Rosemary Kleinheinz Apr 02, 2013 at 08:36 PM

Tom and I will be on the April 18 to May 3rd trip. Anyone else going to be traveling then? Sure do appreciate all the comments and suggestions from everyone. We, too, are hoping there will be some free time to wander and take pictures.


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Diane Tanner Apr 02, 2013 at 08:13 PM

This question is directed to John Cubit. When you return from Cuba, please post on this Discussion Board - especially with regard to the amount of time (sunshine) you had for photography and how much freedom you had for personal exploration. We discussed these questions in February on this Board. Thanks, as I am sure it will be of interest to others, also.
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John Cubit Apr 02, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Regarding times of sunrise, sunset, and twilight, these all vary by time of year. There are a number of free or low cost apps and computer software downloads that provide these data for any place and any time. One that I recommend is "The Photographer's Ephemeris." It also provides the compass direction of sunrise/sunset, and the same for moon phases.
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John Cubit Apr 30, 2013 at 07:42 PM

On the 15-day trip in the first half of April, we had plenty of time to photograph in the afternoons and evenings after the formal parts of the programs. There were no restrictions on our movements. We walked the areas around our hotels, and some people took taxis to other locations. Depending on the cloud cover and type of camera, we could photograph until after 7:30 pm.


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Merlyn Pribbanow Mar 21, 2013 at 07:46 PM

Any checked bag dimension restrictions on charter to/from Cuba?
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Marc Etterman Mar 21, 2013 at 08:08 PM

google it.. depends on the charter company..
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Merlyn Pribbanow Mar 22, 2013 at 09:24 AM

Wilson charter Flight SG1401
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Diane Tanner Mar 23, 2013 at 02:44 PM

Merlyn, I checked a 29-inch duffle bag with no questions and received no comments about the size.
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Merlyn Pribbanow Mar 23, 2013 at 03:55 PM

Than;ks - that is what I want to use.
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Merlyn Pribbanow Mar 23, 2013 at 03:55 PM

Than;ks - that is what I want to use.
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Merlyn Pribbanow Mar 23, 2013 at 03:55 PM

Than;ks - that is what I want to use.
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John Cubit Apr 21, 2013 at 10:52 PM

The charter flights between Miami and Cuba use standard Boeing 737 aircraft, with standard overhead bins and underseat space. The charter airline has the standard metal frames at the check-in desks to test the dimensions of your carry-on bags. Just follow the airline standards for width, length, height limits for you carry-on bags.
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John Cubit Apr 21, 2013 at 11:33 PM

The standards only vary by a few inches among airlines flying these kinds of aircraft. (Don't be deceived by the "Sky King" name of the charter airline--this is not the name of the type of plane.)


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Stephen Kociol Mar 20, 2013 at 07:32 PM

That should be "like."


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Stephen Kociol Mar 20, 2013 at 07:32 PM

Hi.
Regarding bringing US dollars into Cuba, does anyone have a suggestion as to denominations ($20, $50)? I'd lie to bring as few bills as possible. Thanks is advance.
Steve
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Marc Etterman Mar 20, 2013 at 08:00 PM

Don't take US DOLLARS you will lose 12% upon conversion.. You need to bring either EUROS OR CANADIAN DOLLARS.. Take at least $200 USD per day since you cannot use a US BANK CREDIT CARD.. ONLY CONVERT EITHER YOUR EUROS OR Canadian Dollars on a daily basis to CUC'S .. Othewise if you convert it all you will pay again to convert it back.. Bring either EUR or CAD 50 OR 100 NOTES.. Hope that helps.
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Marc Etterman Mar 20, 2013 at 08:02 PM

Suprising Road Scholar did not tell you this... I gave up on them and am taking my trip with Insight Cuba they are much more through with giving advice than Road Scholar was with my questions..
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John Cubit Mar 30, 2013 at 03:02 PM

US$200 per day?? Do you mean this for the Road Scholar program, where all lodging and many meals are alread paid as part of the program?
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John Cubit Apr 21, 2013 at 11:28 PM

I just finished the Road Scholar 15-day trip. The three nights of eating at top paladares would cost less than $50, including appetizers, best entrees, wine, tips, etc. ($30 could easily cover most paladar meals.) Even if you buy a lot of art, CDs, etc., you will NOT need $200/day. I spent about $500 total during the whole 15-day trip.


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