I appreciate your kind comments Rick. I will share lot more information to this thread. This time my trip was very different and I have collected a lot of information about cigars and the culture of Cuba. I hope you are doing well. Thanks!
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Rip, I start to drool whenever I see a new post by you. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
I enjoy all the effort you put in to sharing your passion with us. Thank you very much. You picked up some really beatiful pieces this trip. Question, does the San Cristobal XV stand for Extra Vigoroso or is it a Roman numeral?
I enjoy all the effort you put in to sharing your passion with us. Thank you very much. You picked up some really beatiful pieces this trip. Question, does the San Cristobal XV stand for Extra Vigoroso or is it a Roman numeral?
Dennis, I would go with a roman numeral,, its also on the Montecristo's as well.. I would assume from that, that these are some "anniversary" cigars, which may be "Aged".. ,, Awaiting to hear what Rip has to say about it.
When I saw this Cuban painting, I fell in love immediately. The face has an arrogant expression but at the same time it represents the true beauty of a Cuban woman. I asked the painter what is meaning of the fish on her head. The artist refused to disclose the meaning. Well that's how the artists are. Actually, I bought this painting during my first trip. I don't know why I fell in love immediately with the painting.
When I saw this Cuban painting, I fell in love immediately. The face has an arrogant expression but at the same time it represents the true beauty of a Cuban woman. I asked the painter what is meaning of the fish on her head. The artist refused to disclose the meaning. Well that's how the artists are. Actually, I bought this painting during my first trip. I don't know why I fell in love immediately with the painting.
Hmmm! Given that i can travel to this magical island without issue...i dont need a reminder as to whom to contact for details when i finally get around to it! Thanks again for sharing your travels with us Rip.
I'm just curious, if someone was traveling back to the states from the island, could you bring back unbanded cigars and claim them as NC product? I am curious, as Seth and I plan on making a visit for our show/site possibly next year. It would be amazingly hard not to try lol.
Rip,
The place you went things you saw, and the array of amazing smokes you got are things of dreams. I have only smoked one Cuban in my life, it was a birthday gift. Probably fake, but the forbidden fruit was magical None the less. Thank you for sharing.
I'm just curious, if someone was traveling back to the states from the island, could you bring back unbanded cigars and claim them as NC product? I am curious, as Seth and I plan on making a visit for our show/site possibly next year. It would be amazingly hard not to try lol.
I've heard that you almost have to prove that they are NOT isoms....one of those guilty until proven innocent deals. Understandably so, I guess.
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