As a 'navy dependent' I lived in Gitmo from early 1960 until Oct.1962..evac'd during the Cuban missile crisis. I loved living tgere...great adventure. Navy chaplain taught us how to pray. US Marines taught us how to cuss...and US Sailors taught us to gripe...and sneak a sip of beer. It was wonderful!
Quiero decir que me dio sentimiento ver este video ,no me imaginaba que fuera tan linda esa parte de mi país. Espero ver otros vídeos de diferentes ángulos de esa bahía o ciudad .No imaginé que fuera tan linda y al escuchar esa canción me conmovió aún más. Gracias por complacerle.
What's the name of the song you're playing, to go along with this, please? Haven't heard this since I was a little kid {born in 1964}. Love it, becuz it brings back so many happy, cherished memories of family, which so many are gone now, sadly.
I was there in 1982- 1983. It seems things have changed a bit. I was psychiatrically hospitalized in the US Naval Hospital for trying to "get out of the Navy" lol. It did not work.
@@Coe1303 I hated being in Cuba lol. It was just too much for me was pretending to be unstable and suicidal. Sent me to a psychiatrist who called my bluff.
@@Ellecram Sorry to hear Gitmo wasn't a good fit for you. I actually loved it there. I learned how to sail, frequently swam naked, and biked all over that island on a Japanese touring bicycle. My job sucked but my off time, which was limited, was pretty spectacular
Mid 80's I was a Navy Diver at Guantanamo Dive Locker (before the prison) for my one and only Navy enlistment (I know nothing about the real Navy). A buddy and I hiked and camped every square foot of that base, we were allowed (Windward and Leeward) and some places we were probably not allowed. Our attitude was, "forgiveness is easier than permission", so we went where we wanted to. We built a secret camp and spent more time there than the barracks. We had enduro motorcycles and rode the tank trails. We hunted (without a license), fished, spear fished, snorkeled and dove. We rented boats and explored every nook and cranny of the Bay, shoreline and GTMO river we could, without going into communist territory. I actually despise the Navy and glad I got out. Although, I sure did have fun in GTMO but only because we walked a fine line with breaking the rules. I don't think one could get away with what we did in GTMO since after the prison.
When Vietnam ended many of us shifted to cold war tripwire duty. And the US position on Cuba was the model US tripwire outpost. Complete isolation duty! Except for the Russian airborne division marshaled outside the wire.
Enjoyed the video & music. Always enjoyed my time in Cuba...LONG-LONG AGO. Time to forget the past and open the borders between the U.S. & Cuba. ARE YOU LISTING, WH?.
I'm 53 and I'll never get over the fact that I was born in Cuba! It fucking comes up at the DM FUCKING V EVERY TIME I HAVE TO RENEW MY LICENSE!!!! I try to explain this to people and they just don't get it!
I have two dogs buried there. Jake, 2017, and Wanderlei Silva, 2018. We brought Jake, who was a Lab/Border Collie, with us to GTMO and we adopted Wanderlei who was an Olde English Bulldog who had been there for quite a few years already when a Marine family couldn't take him to Europe because of the long flight. He quickly became family and I cried like a baby when he died.
En 1995 yo me bañe en esa playa justo. Justo. En la cerca que divide la playa de la base naval de Guantánamo. ( territorio cubano retado por el gobierno de estados unidos ) ( y el territorio cubano ) ( me bañe mas de 50 veses
Se ve bonito y esa es la unica parte que sirve en cuba miren la diferencia del capitalismo al comunismo hoy esa parte si fuera del regimen estuviera destruida
That former guard shack with the Northeast Gate sign on top of it: What's in there now? Is it just left empty? How do they maintain it, without being able to go fully around it on the outside (half of it is in communist Cuba)?
@@TownTraveller Thank you. But are they allowed to do that? The front half of the shack juts into communist territory. I'd also think it poses a security risk: It's all just glass windows all around. Granted, it's watched 24/7 by Marine snipers, etc.
@@TownTraveller That may be true now, but what about in years and decades past? Maybe at that time they still kept armed guards inside the shack, even after the gates were sealed? Although that would've made them a target too. They sealed off and secured the entire base except for some of the workers when, 1961 or so?
It is officially cuban territory not U.S. territory but it has nothing from Cuba as it regards to lifestyle, influence or culture. US NAVY base in Cuban territory under lease agreement.
As a 'navy dependent' I lived in Gitmo from early 1960 until Oct.1962..evac'd during the Cuban missile crisis.
I loved living tgere...great adventure.
Navy chaplain taught us how to pray.
US Marines taught us how to cuss...and
US Sailors taught us to gripe...and sneak a sip of beer.
It was wonderful!
Sounds like a life of nostalgia! I miss gtmo too!
Quiero decir que me dio sentimiento ver este video ,no me imaginaba que fuera tan linda esa parte de mi país. Espero ver otros vídeos de diferentes ángulos de esa bahía o ciudad .No imaginé que fuera tan linda y al escuchar esa canción me conmovió aún más. Gracias por complacerle.
Beautiful video presentation. Thank you for posting this!
than you for enjoying the vid!
Nice music😘
Thanks :)
🐦💝🐦🐤🐥🐣🐔💝
Cuban music 🎶
What's the name of the song you're playing, to go along with this, please? Haven't heard this since I was a little kid {born in 1964}. Love it, becuz it brings back so many happy, cherished memories of family, which so many are gone now, sadly.
Sad to hear about your family. It is a beautiful song, one you can make wonderful memories with. Guantanamera - the Sandpipers
@@TownTraveller thank you so much, kind sir 🙂
no problem, any time
Yo estuve allí cuando el éxodo de los balseros 28 agosto 1994 ( un año dos meses y quince días) al 12 octubre 1995
When I was stationed there in 1984, Glass Beach's access was a rope you had to propel down. It was a great spot.
Oh wow! Now they have stairs!
I was there in 1982- 1983. It seems things have changed a bit.
I was psychiatrically hospitalized in the US Naval Hospital for trying to "get out of the Navy" lol. It did not work.
@@Ellecram What was going on there so that you had to resort to that?
@@Coe1303 I hated being in Cuba lol. It was just too much for me was pretending to be unstable and suicidal. Sent me to a psychiatrist who called my bluff.
@@Ellecram Sorry to hear Gitmo wasn't a good fit for you. I actually loved it there. I learned how to sail, frequently swam naked, and biked all over that island on a Japanese touring bicycle. My job sucked but my off time, which was limited, was pretty spectacular
My mom used to sing that 🐸🇺🇸🐸
It is a beautiful song
Some of this place reminds me of being in Korea except in a smaller scale.
LIVE ON GITMO AS DEPENDANT. LOVE LOVE
Very cool!
Thanks!
I loved the Philippine accented English lol
Lol thanks!
Yo estuve en la base de guantanamo cuando el exodo de los balseros en 28 agosto 1994 y 12 octubre 1995 a miami
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Mid 80's I was a Navy Diver at Guantanamo Dive Locker (before the prison) for my one and only Navy enlistment (I know nothing about the real Navy). A buddy and I hiked and camped every square foot of that base, we were allowed (Windward and Leeward) and some places we were probably not allowed. Our attitude was, "forgiveness is easier than permission", so we went where we wanted to. We built a secret camp and spent more time there than the barracks. We had enduro motorcycles and rode the tank trails. We hunted (without a license), fished, spear fished, snorkeled and dove. We rented boats and explored every nook and cranny of the Bay, shoreline and GTMO river we could, without going into communist territory. I actually despise the Navy and glad I got out. Although, I sure did have fun in GTMO but only because we walked a fine line with breaking the rules. I don't think one could get away with what we did in GTMO since after the prison.
Thank you for sharing your time in gtmo. That's true it was fun and memorable being in that isolated base
A year at GTMO...miss it..#GoldHill #GranadilloPoint(G.P)
Me too!
Bello
Gracias!
When Vietnam ended many of us shifted to cold war tripwire duty. And the US position on Cuba was the model US tripwire outpost. Complete isolation duty! Except for the Russian airborne division marshaled outside the wire.
It is isolation
Enjoyed the video & music. Always enjoyed my time in Cuba...LONG-LONG AGO. Time to forget the past and open the borders between the U.S. & Cuba. ARE YOU LISTING, WH?.
They should definitely open it! :)
No way, we never forget. Some many lives lost because of Castro's dictatorship.We must eliminate Communism from the earth's face.
how do you do to visit?
If u know someone who works over there
18 months in Gitmo as a Naval MA!!
I'm 53 and I'll never get over the fact that I was born in Cuba! It fucking comes up at the DM FUCKING V EVERY TIME I HAVE TO RENEW MY LICENSE!!!! I try to explain this to people and they just don't get it!
You should add the old pet cematary.
aww I never got to see that
I have two dogs buried there. Jake, 2017, and Wanderlei Silva, 2018. We brought Jake, who was a Lab/Border Collie, with us to GTMO and we adopted Wanderlei who was an Olde English Bulldog who had been there for quite a few years already when a Marine family couldn't take him to Europe because of the long flight. He quickly became family and I cried like a baby when he died.
are you fil in the navy?
Yes
is there a McDonald's or any restaurants there?
Yes there is a McDonalds and alot of local restaurants american, Jamaican and Cuban
@@TownTraveller ok i thought so, thatd make a cool video, thanks for the response
YES 👍 PLEASE SHOW US THE BUILD UP ON PRISON THAT WOULD BE NICE 👍
How appropriate
How can I visit that place?
By invitation from a military friend or relative stationed there!
Enlist or get a job with one of the several contract companies on base.
O'Kelly's!!!
Yes!
Para mi # 01 es la playa 😎 pegada entre la parte de cuba y la base naval militar donde me bañe mas de 30 ocasiones 😂😢😮😅😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😅😮😢😂 )
¿Hasta el día de hoy?
do they hava a Haman's courtyard?
Se pudiera ir a vivir a la base como civil
Si ese fuera el caso la mitad de Cuba se metería ahí 😂😂
I just moved here 3 days ago and trying to make some filipino friends but I couldn't find any group on Facebook. It's frustrating 🥺
aww... there's a lot of Filipinos there. I can introduce you to some if you want
How’s the base? I’m supposed to be there for 2 years
I was there in 1994
Wow that was a long time ago
Got here looking for the new prison and courts construction. (March 2022)
Lol
En 1995 yo me bañe en esa playa justo. Justo. En la cerca que divide la playa de la base naval de Guantánamo. ( territorio cubano retado por el gobierno de estados unidos ) ( y el territorio cubano ) ( me bañe mas de 50 veses
Kittery Beach.
are u allowed to go there as a tourist?
I'm not sure, :I
No.
Te falto un tour a lo largo de Sherman Ave. 👍
All I remember are the banana rats and the coconut crabs.
Can Americans visit the base for vacation, explore?
I believe if you someone works or lives in base
@@TownTraveller Thank you!
Where do the civilians live that work there?
Bossing, nan dto ka pa ba?
Ala na boss
Se ve bonito y esa es la unica parte que sirve en cuba miren la diferencia del capitalismo al comunismo hoy esa parte si fuera del regimen estuviera destruida
Como puedes decir eso si eso es un centro de torturas
Free Cuba
That former guard shack with the Northeast Gate sign on top of it: What's in there now? Is it just left empty? How do they maintain it, without being able to go fully around it on the outside (half of it is in communist Cuba)?
Yes its empty. There's a small gate right beside the shack so I think the marines incharge can go around incase they need to fix something.
@@TownTraveller Thank you. But are they allowed to do that? The front half of the shack juts into communist territory. I'd also think it poses a security risk: It's all just glass windows all around. Granted, it's watched 24/7 by Marine snipers, etc.
@@doorswhofan they are not really that hostile to each other. They even have meeting once a month I think.
@@TownTraveller That may be true now, but what about in years and decades past? Maybe at that time they still kept armed guards inside the shack, even after the gates were sealed? Although that would've made them a target too. They sealed off and secured the entire base except for some of the workers when, 1961 or so?
*Dmv
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No cuba, is usa territory
It is officially cuban territory not U.S. territory but it has nothing from Cuba as it regards to lifestyle, influence or culture. US NAVY base in Cuban territory under lease agreement.
Es de cuba tu no sabes nada por que no te callas
@@juansilot6408 Pinche mamerto comunista, ya nadie les cree sus mierdas.
Leonardo Buitrago W
@@juansilot6408 hermano Dale suave no faltes El respeto ha la gente
Guantanamo is BEAUTIFUL - $$$$atana$$$$ is not.