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Considering that I had such a good time at Lagoa a couple of days ago (Wednesday) I decided to return to Lagoa last night (Friday). Last night I went to Lagoa alone. The place was even busier and better last night than it was on Wednesday. I met a couple of nice garotos and had a great time. Then, it was time for me to leave for the night. I paid my bill and stepped outside to call for an Uber to take me back to my hotel. When the Uber car arrived, I could not see the driver because it was at night and the headlights from his car made him appear only as a shadow. He called out my name which gave me confidence to enter the vehicle. I sat in the back seat. The driver was friendly and could tell from my Uber account and from my accent that I was not Brazilian. Shortly after we chatted a while about nothing, he asked me how i liked the sauna. Well, that was a strange question. The Uber app tells him my basic details and gives the driver a pick up address. However, the app does not say that the pick up address is a sauna. I was taken aback by his question about the sauna. So, I asked him how he knew the address was a sauna. He said that he used to work at Lagoa as a garoto de programma. I was speechless at that point. He then asked me if I was interested in getting together with him as a garoto. I told him, I don't know because I could not see him with the headlights blocking my vision of him. After the next corner and in the middle of the block, he suddenly pulled to the curb and stopped. Initially, I thought there was about to be trouble. However, he said, please sit up front with me so we can talk better. I told him, "okay" and I got out of the back seat and opened the front passenger door to get in. It was easy to see him now with the dash and phones lights shining on him. He was very handsome. Not only that, I could see that he already had his hard cock out of his pants. The cock was so long it touched the bottom of the steering wheel. And, he had a smile on his handsome face. He quickly started to drive. He said that the Uber app would know that he stopped his car. I asked him how would it be possible for us to get together for a programma while he was working. He said it was easy. He stated that when we arrive at my hotel, he sends Uber a signal that the trip is finished. Then Uber sends him a message about the next trip he has. He said he can decline a trip for a lunch or dinner or even a bathroom break. He would decline his next trip if I wanted him to come to my hotel with me. We worked out an agreement where he would park at my hotel and how long he would stay and how much he wanted for his time to get together at my hotel. He said his fee was the same fee as I would pay in the sauna for a garoto. How could I decline that offer? What luck to be picked up by this particular driver that knew what the building was (sauna) where I called for the ride. Meeting this fun guy was not the biggest surprise of my life, but close to it. EDIT: I asked him why he quit the sauna for Uber. He said that Uber is a reliable source of income (about R$2,500 monthly). The sauna pays only if he meets a paying client. He said on slow days he does not meet clients then he is out the money for his transportation, his sauna entrance fee and wasted time.

When I showed up last month my replacement (a junior guy that is way underpaid) had a "to do" list for me of things I needed to accomplish that week. Took all the pressure off me and I completed his checklist before coming home. FYI, before "promoting" the junior guy, I interviewed several guys for my replacement. Their salary requirements were TWICE what I was making and they had no specific experience in our specific work area. They were well-qualified on using the software but they didn't know our industry. The junior guy we promoted is doing such a great job and is making half of my salary. Trying my best to continue mentoring him and making sure management is aware of the great job he is doing. Like I said before, I've got a really sweet deal and don't mind him now being my boss. I make sure he's in charge and certainly don't try to second guess his decisions the 1 week I'm at work. We seem to have a great relationship. He doesn't call often but when he runs into a issue he'll ask my opinion. I feel he respects me and appreciates that I make sure everyone knows the throne has shifted from me to him.

Something like this could only happen in Brazil. Since you asked how he was - - in a word - - wonderful - Will there be a repeat? I wish I could repeat with him, but I am not optimistic about a repeat performance. Someone with his looks and charm is most likely already taken (probably by a wife) or has a long list of admirers. I think I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time. He offered and gave me his whatsapp number which, to me, implies that he will meet with me again. Then, he might have given me the number as a matter of being polite. I will probably messenger him tomorrow just to say - hello - If I get a response, I will update this thread.

I want to tell you about an unpleasant episode which happened to me a couple of weeks ago in Sao Paulo. I live in Brazil since the beginning of this year, I am not a newbie and I did never have a problem with garotos (from saunas, and from the web). The thing is that depending on who you are, and how horny you are, in some circumstances the "second brain" can replace the main one and let you do mistakes that can be quite expensive. So I was in SP, during a slow day to go for Lagoa, so I did my search on Grindr and I have found the sexy guy I was needing for. Since my apartment was so messy it looked like a bomb exploded in it, I decided to go to his place (100 mt from my apartment). Now, this is already something you must not do, it's not safe. But I was in SP, I have never had a problem even when going to GP's apartments, and I am a fluent portuguese speaker. Rate set, ready, go. To lower the risks, I always bring with me the GP's tariff + 20/50 reais just in case, plus a credit card (which is a card where I can set a spending limit whenever I want, using the smartphone app). The guy was good, as in the pictures, good sex. Not the best, but still good. So what happened? At the moment of paying (here's another mistake i will explain you later), after taking a shower I realized I was missing a 100 reais note. At the beginning I started to think that it must have fallen out somehow. The guy was helping me to look for it inside the apartment. Then I have realized how stupid was the thing I was doing and how good was the acting of the guy. There was no chance that a 100R note could fall out of the wallet and out of my trousers by itself, and I did check the amount 3 times before leaving my home. So I was unable to pay the boy by cash, who pretended to look surprised by my words. Even if I do not show any sign of fear and I can speak some good portuguese, i am still a young 70 Kg, tall and untrained european white guy; so there was no reason to get beaten down by a 90Kg tall muscular moreno latin guy inside his home, by letting him notice that I was missing 100 Reais because he actually took that note from my wallet when i wasn't looking. So in the end he took out his credit card terminal and I paid him the difference (plus 50 reais to cover the "transaction fees"). In the end the damage has been very small, but what would have happened if at my place there was a guy who easily gets scared and axious, and that doesn't speak portuguese? What would have happened if this guy wasn't alone and was looking to steal more than 100R? The truth is that this is my first bad experience (well in part, cause sex was good haha) out of hundreds...but shit can happen, especially if as you do the mistakes I did: Do not go to a GP's apartment unless you already know him well and you know what you're doing....you don't know what can happen in there. If going to a GP's apartment, pay in advance. Some people believe that paying later will convince the GP to perform better. The thing is that it's bullshit since the GP perfectly knows that you're in a hostile environment and that in any case you will pay him to don't have problems...willing or not. If I did pay before having sex, I wouldn't be writing this thread now, since the wallet would have been with nearly nothing to steal inside. Do not shower in a GP's apartment...this is the most stupid thing I did. The guy opened my pockets and took one of my 100R note while I was under the shower. Be wise, and don't let your cock or ass, take control over brain.

I went back to read some of the posts from2011,2012, and 2013, We were doing the same things then- making inquiries, advising each other, recommending this or that. All very civilly. Ihpguy was right there with some pretty good advice from someone living there. He told us about teller and other strikes, Metro closings, and things of that nature. He kept us up to date on Meio Mundo and Acyr! So I am happy that he is back, hopefully to stay awhile.

In reading this thread, many folks assumed that the OP was either a newbie here or yet another inexperienced tourist. By his own account however he has been a longtime Brazil resident, and his thread count is not that of a novice. For whatever reason, Ihpguy chose to leave the forum for close to two years, which is probably why many didn't recognize him. His recent experience in Rio, and his decision to share it, apparently prompted him to re-engage. Let's hope he sticks around this time - and not for the reason that brought him back! Others here have posted far more in the meantime. However, the quality of his posts- cultural and otherwise- stood out.

You did a lot of smart things but i tell everyone “Never Ever leave the guy to take a shower!!” Either have him shower with you or take your pants with you into the bathroom or better idea Wait until you get back to your place to shower! It is amazing how few seconds it takes them to get your wallet out of your pants get the cash out and get the wallet back in your pants!

much like in the USA, minus the GP

That's what all keepers-of-secrets like to believe. I mean no offense when I call that: denial. I apologize for my cynicism. It's based on life experience. People like to talk and gossip. It's human nature and it can't be controlled. The only way to control what people say about you behind your back, you must never show yourself to them. There are very few people in my life whom I trust 100%. In my circle of friends and loved ones, I think I am the most trustworthy. If you ask me to keep something private, I honor your wishes. I'm adamant about it based on all the betrayals I've experienced in life. I'm self-employed, and I have been for a very long time. I have the luxury of not caring what people think of me. However, my competitors can say what they want to say. They often make things up to gain the advantage. But my work always speaks for itself. To protect my business, I share no personal information. I made this decision decades ago when I left my corporate life. It was my corporate life that taught me the realities of human nature. When you have a "boss," all it takes is one liar, one enemy, one troublemaker, and you can find your business life turned upside down. Teaching can be a conservative business. It can also be competitive and political. It seems to me, the last thing a professional teacher would want to do is be associated with illegal sex acts. That's no way to introduce sex education into the curriculum. I understand the desire to speak your truth and exercise your inner Siskel & Ebert. When it comes to the subject of sex, that's where the word "anonymous" plays an important role in life. But I have a child, so I have very strong opinions about protecting livelihood. Whatever I do, whatever mistakes I make, it affects others I love.

I have met quite a number of former garotos who are now Uber drivers, and current garotos who also drive Uber. It seems like anyone who owns a car in a BrazilIan city is also driving Uber.

Your Uber encounter makes me want to head to Brazil soon. Thanks for sharing, @mvan1! May I ask, how was he? Will there be a repeat performance whenever you're in SP?

100,000 CP ($40) is fine. 250,000CP ($100) is outrageous even in Bogota and Bogota prices are twice Medellin's.

On notice, there are many gay guys (or at least gay friendly muscle guys) going to porto da barra ... If you look like a foreign tourist some guys (or girls) may insinuate to you they are available to a programa. Just keep your smarts on, keep the minimum with you. I always remember the first time I stepped on Porto da Barra and a ripped hot capoeirista immediately came up to me to shake hands and asked in english "where are you from? USA? europe? want Marihuana? Girls?"... I was so timid and nervous that I just answered in portuguese... "no thats not the kind of fun I like" and walked away. He made a face to make me sure he got what I was meaning and said "what you need just come up to me". I regret not coming back that day... but had my fun at the saunas anyway. On a side note, Salvador is a super early city... I had the best time when arriving early at the beachs and at the saunas. Planetarium 11 was less busy last time I was there, but always had someone of my liking. Fox is a bit more upscale, have fewer options, but I've met gorgeous guys there. Go early in the afternoon... like 4 pm.

That's cause women hover.

@Walker: Yes, many say that they are university students and some do speak a bit of English. However, it does help to know some tourist Spanish. I struggle to interact for more than a few sentences and I am often reduced to showing them pictures of the museums I visited during the day. The boys will usually humor you, and let you continue to touch and fondle their lithe/muscular young bodies, as long as you keep the drinks coming though. I stayed there a lot longer than I needed to, just for the ambiance. If you are simply looking to meet a guy for later just use Google translate to tell him what you want and if he is willing to work with you then take him private to work out the details. I would definitely recommend having a secondary facebook account or at least a whatsapp account that you can use. As an aside whatsapp is extremely popular in Latin America and anyone looking to meet boys there should have it for at least that purpose.

So I’m going to Colombia next month, setting up “guides” from chaturbate. Trading WhatsApp’s and instagram accts. How forward is appropriate? Can I just assume all will have sex? I’m 40, gym 4x a week, play tennis and swim. Set up some training sessions too as these guys have amazing bodies. How forward can I be? Do I ask if they have sex? Assume they do? Play it by ear when we meet? Total newbie to this... would like to prioritize based on guys that are more passive but not sure if it’s rude to ask.

Hey careful who you are calling elderly and pasty white gay...! i resemble those remarks! :-)

Hey, guess what, we have the ability to be worried about more than one thing! Just because this thread is not about Chechnya, doesn’t mean we agree with the Russian Government. You haven’t discussed the Indonesian earthquake in this thread, does that make you someone who approves of deadly earthquakes? Or someone who doesn’t care about them? Or someone who has the wrong priorities when you worry about global issues? Frankly, going on tangent like this is not going to make me feel guilty, sorry, it just won’t work.

Condolences, this must be quite painful especially if you were close. You made me wonder how I will react to my own father’s departure when it happens, thanks for sharing with us.

So sorry for your loss. I know it's painful.

Condolences on your dad's passing. A pesar de eso, thank you for the effort starting an informative and interesting reporting on Argentina (and Uruguay?)

A couple more pics that may interest you. This is a standard bathroom in any home in Argentina: As you can see, there is a bidet. It is really unusual an Argentine bathroom without one, and I will never understand how Americans, so focused always in max comfort have not yet acquire this as a national standard. For those into cooking, like my adorable @epigonos, this is one of my favorite traditional dishes in Paraguay and Argentinean Northeast, the mbaipu or mbapy (name from Guaraní, language of the homonymous native nation).

@KevinC : That has to be some kind of typo or a trap for ignorant tourist. I've never been asked for anything close to 150 USD in Colombia. That would be more than 400,000 COP, an outrageous price for Colombia unless this guy is a high class escort who speaks perfect English! Even then it is probably not worth it as you could have 3-4 guys over for that price.