Hello From Havana!

[El Presidente]

Arrived into Havana 1pm yesterday from Brasil. My mate Toby Brocklehurst kindly arranged VIP clearance through Jose Marti Airport for Des, Greg and myslef and then off to the apartment which is located on the Malecon just down from the Melia Coiba hotel. Stunning views over Havana.

Met the staff and a bottle of red wine was opened as we lit RASS to just soak up the sounds of Sunday Afternoon Havana. Our chef thought it proper to feed us an early dinner of yellow rice and Lobster on the terrace before a two hour kip.

9pm, quick shower and in came Jose and Ingrid to say hello! Hugs, cigars, catch up and then off to the Nacional to say hello to Hamlet who was with Wishnu from PCC Singapore. Hugs, cigars, Catchup.

Midnight and off to the Gato Tuerto. Alas Sunday is Elvis's day off so I will catch up with him later in the week. Had the immense pleasure to meet FOH member Ryan and the JJ Fox boys who as true Irishmen....were "enjoying life". We got on the turps together for the rest of the night. Home by 4am.

As luck would have it...pelting down rain in Havana today. Here at the Melia Coiba tapping into their wireless internet before lunch with the PCC crew at El Templete and the opening night Habanos Event.......which is predominantly outdoors !LOL!. Jose Candia will no doubt be pulling his hair out as it is predicted to rain from the next couple of days.

Will send an update and hopefully some photo's tomorrow.

Keep well!

Rob

[Jesuscookies]

Thanks for the update Prez. Sounds like you are having a blast!

[PADDYWHACK121272]

Have a blast - good to hear the Irish contingent are doing their bit....

keep up the reports...any dancing videos yet?....

[Colt45]

So much for the new leaf mantra of moderation! Good to see you made it in one piece - best to Punchy and your traveling companions as well.

[LiLo]

thanks for the update rob! sounds like you are having a great time! Even with the rain i am sure you will continue to have a great time. Enjoy!

[MTBAlex]

Sounds like a great trip!

[samb]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like a good trip, even with the rain.

[thechenman]

Thanks for the update Prez...sorry to hear about the rain...but there is nothing wrong with smoking cigars and drinking rum indoors...right? I would tell you to have a blast, but it sounds like you are already doing so. Look forward to further updates.

[stargazer14]

Keep us posted, wish we were there, but you make us almost feel like we are.

[CigarmanTim]

Glad to hear you made it...a pirahna didn't drag you in. Tell me Rob, are you going to try to buy your watch back from that bartender?

[Coloniales]

Hi Rob,

Will be missing everyone this year, but sounds like the weather is pants for a change. Should be a giggle tonight, fingers crossed for good weather.'

Hopefully will get to see you in Brizzie this year.

Habana beckons in 2011

Sunny in Dubai

Keith.

[Bartolomeo]

I wil take a rainy day in Havana than a sunny day in NC right now

Bart

[puros71]

Rob tell Jose and Ingrid that Hernan said hello. Ill be there soon to catch up with them.

[matthew261]

Rob,

Happy to hear you're enjoying safe travels and having what sounds like a spectacular time. By the way, thanks for all the freebies and give-aways while you're away. The buy one get one free deal is awesome!!! You really know how to make the rest of us stuck at home feel great!

[Jimmy2]

Enjoy!!!

[finecigar]

Sounds like you are enjoying your time. Can't wait to see some photos! Keep enjoying your travels

[android]

Have fun boys!

[Van55]

Have a great time, mate.

But don't forget that a small part of your mission is the investigative bit. We have question, you get answers for us from HSA or others connected with the industry.

[Buch0]

Keen for the photos mate, be sure to get them sorted!!

[Stormin691]

Damn you a lucky man.... Enjoy

[asmith]

Hope you choke on one of them lobsters.

Actually, Lisa here is a thought Friday BBQ while Rob's away, LOBSTER.

[First Lady]

I am in Sydney on Friday you twit... but Thursday sounds good you know I love Lobster

[asmith]

I'm in Sydney on Wednesday so Thursday BBQ Lobster it is, thanks for the suggestion Rob.

[First Lady]

You are the best boss :-) just think of it as your Birthday Lunch to me LOLOL

[laficion]

Hey Rob,

Great to hear from you mate, sorry about the rain but I'm sure you'll survive

Hope you'll get some replys from HSA on some of our questions

OH, and IF you can, Can you please find out what happened on the "Sloppy Joe's Bar"

project that was to see the reopening in 2008

Have a great time and pass on my best wishes to all in Havana, Ciao