[Leica] Last minute Cuba problem

[afirkin at afirkin.com (afirkin at afirkin.com)]

> Don't try to take a radio of any type with you, be prepared to have your
> film, no matter the speed x-rayed. No hand checks! I would also suggest no
> cellphones.
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> We were there in March 2003. Beautiful country and the best beaches in the
> Carribean. There was a family of four coming into to Cuba on the same
> airplane as us who made the mistake of bringing walkie-talkies with them.
> We sat on the bus at the airport for well over an hour waiting while Cuba
> officials came to a decision as to whether this family would be allowed
> into Cuba or sent back to Canada on the next plane out. They ultimately
> were allowed entry to Cuba, sans walkie-talkies!
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> Enjoy Cuba!
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> Greg Lorenzo

thanks Greg, I did wonder about the phone. The more I read and hear the
less it seems I should take. Simple, keep it simple ;-)

Cheers

Alastair