Translation of estricnina

Before I continue, I want to reiterate that Hugo's software is intended for learning processes which must result in high quality product in short learning time. It also reaches minimum overhead time.
Anyway, there were no direct connections between here and Yucatan, so that I needed to drive to another city, around 2 hours by coach. That being said, I wanted to enjoy and relax up here a little more.
I visited the Hurricane watch center's website on a hourly basis hoping it would just go away, bt hurricane Ivan was on a direct path to Havana. It did not stop my vacation plans and I left the office.