axiom2001

Yes, "apartments are [definitely] the way to go now in Rio!!!!!!!!"

I'm mesmerized! ...haven't been tuned in to "American Idol" since I have NOT liked the current judges, but after listening to Joshua sing, I hope tol watch tonight, 5.10.12. Thanks for posting! And he is gay! Hope he comes to grips with it!

You have a tad bit over a month before you'll be in "The Marvelous City," Rio de janeiro! As I wrote above, "enjoy immensely;" plan to share with us when it is very convenient for you. If it has to come after you return, so be it! I'm always "up" for a good read as well as some vicarious reading!

Both iphguy and TomCal gave you some salient advice and guides. Sao Paulo is a large, large city! When I was there I used taxis and feet only as my mode of transport. I had two different guides on two trips and my friend on my 3rd one there. We did all of the saunas that were existing then; now there appears to be three; two are referenced above. If you want a guide, try to hire Danilo; he was my guide during my second trip; he was 18 then. He's now in his middle 20s and is "heaven." He's one beautiful man who has a partner. He has some high tourist position now, but if you'd contact him, he perhaps might oblige. Have your itinerary ready. Read before you go. Do a google check, and for gay info. checkout www.gaytravelbrazil.com and other gay sites that are referenced.

...loved your report, your avatar, and am -:)ing when I read "...Stella Artois...!" - Obrigado!

Damn, the hotels during this time really seem to gauge those who plan to stay. Too bad that they "capture monetarily" on the conference being held in this city during this time!

Damn, Paulerio, That quote is really hot! It's scalding! - - -

Thanks for the updates. This particular guy "is not my type." I DO NOT HAVE types, for I size up who appeals to me and go from there. I am NOT knocking those individuals who have certain criteria for men for xoxoxoxoxoxo! - - - :tongue: - - -

The above information is highly appreciated! Merci! Thank you! Gracias! Obrigado! - -

...guess I'd have to forego future hotel stays and remain staying in selective apartments....

Oh, Oz, your "repartee" is choice! - - -

I ditto stripfan's comments!!!!!!

Hope he's in Prague when I plan to be there in September or October. My only problem is that I will be with a tour group and will have limited time. I'll make the better of it; if it becomes too overwhelming with delights, I will definitely have to return on my own or with a friend!!

I liked The Atlantico Hotel for its previous value and location and did NOT find the place too bad in terms of decor. I always abhorred the lobby and registration area though. Stayed at the Rio Copa Palace back in 2006 and loved the place; it was on par of a "W" Hotel. Last October my friend and I rented a reasonably priced two bedroom apartment in Copacabana which was a block from the Avenida Atlantica [beach area]. We were only a mere block from the agency's offices which were located in an apartment block on the 12th or 13th floor. ...convenient and did NOT cost us an arm or a leg or both. We plan to rent apartments from now on and from the agency Lurker used. They were quite amiable and accommodating.

Go back to presenting men from the Southern continent although I've always had the super-hots for Shamar Moore. He had a birthday the other day, and unknown to me had been posted on my Facebook page. I kept him alive until he disappeared as other posts arose. He's in my archives!

Tom, thanks for this!

No, that is NOT just your perception. I was seeing a escort/student who lived in San Francisco a few years back. He was from Sao Paulo and mentioned that racism/racial prejudice existed in Brasil, but the Brasilians wanted to overlook this, THINK that it did not exist. He was of the complexion of some of the hotties who are in the pic. Not only are the sauna boys discriminated against, note those who are working. Note their complexions, etc. I saw the same thing in Cuba. But one does not have to leave these shores to note racial discrimination; you know it's in our own country but not as much as in the past; we are NOT in a post racial society in the USA.

Thanks for your sincere, cordial response. Now "this man" knows! - - I'll check out the Euro sites to see if I spot his name! I'm toying with going to Barcelona after my tour of Germany and Eastern Europe in October 2012,

If he's no longer escorting--why write this? Just curious and AM NOT being nasty or bitchy!

It costs money for this as well as a lot of politicking. In Seaside, CA which is part of the Monterey Peninsula {California}, a major street has two names Broadway Avenue its initial name, and beneath that is Obama Way which cost over $5000 and a lot of politicking to have it done. I was NOT for this to happen until President Obama left off after serving "two terms."

My good friend used this feature when we were in Buenos Aires and Rio last October. The men did contact him, but he did not respond back and see any of them. I like the way in which the votes turned out although I am not interested in this feature. I don't have an iphone or ipad or "i" anything and am DEFINITELY NOT interested in this technology at all!

Happy Birthday! Happy Festa!

"You pass the test with hands down!"

EXPAT, yes, yes, yes, yes, sem, sem, sem: I wholeheartedly - - :tongue: - - agree with you!!

Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!