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The runway at MUHA is slightly undulating and over 10,000 feet long. Knowing we would be parking at the northwest corner, I touch down early and make taxiway Charlie, the first high-speed exit on the left side, then contact ground. Ground control clears us to ‘’Platforma 5” via taxiway Alpha, then helpfully tells us to just follow the blue truck in front of us. In the distance, I can see the 414 is already chocked, not having had to slow for Russian turboprops. The truck leads us to ramp guys in yellow hazard vests, patiently waiting. With two wing-walkers, a marshal with large wands, and a supervisor seem- ingly for each individual, you would think we were parking a Boeing 747 rather than a Cessna 340. But, it is all conducted in a very professional and friendly manner.Almost immediately upon engine shutdown, a fuel truck sufficient for an airline jet pulls up. Three uniformed and safety-vested fuelers energetically jump out, two heading1955 Chevys and tobacco barns are common sights in Cuba. ( The attractive woman is my wife Kari)AUGUST 2016TWIN & TURBINE • 15