. >> anchor: the president's approval ratina is through the roof. >> reporter: he's the most pwpular president in cuba. and the most popular mayor they've had is barack obamam but nonetheless, things look better and the roads are better as a result of the president's visit. >> we've seen the great sea side drive has been repaved and@it's probably been many years since that has happened. > anchor: i want to check in with my friend and colleague, victor, who is standing outside of the theater. victor, what are you seeing? >> reporter: just to echo something that frank was touching on, he'ss extremely popular here, the president of nine united states. every person i've talked to on the island, on the streets, in a say they're very excited aut his visit. some have said it's about time. others said we hope he takes a lot away from his visit, as quick as it might be. one thing that might put a damper on the president's first few hours, the rain just started coming down in old havanana the streets are emptying out. >> anchor: i'm glad to see what is setting the theme. we just got a view of