A too short trip report to SP

[GoldMember]

Well, if I didn't get my trip as planned, I might as well relish on the memories of what did happen.

My first trip to SP was planned for April 2020. That trip of course was canceled. Recently I realized that I can squeeze in a 2-week trip somewhere in the world. I kindly asked my husband his approval for a solo trip while he stays home with our kids. After his approval I started planning and planning and planning. In Hebrew there's a saying that is roughly translated to: man makes plans, and God laughs. That was so true this time.

Booked a return ticket TLV->FCO->GRU with ITA business class since they gave a really good fare of 2500$. Flight was OK and I landed in GRU morning of Oct 5th. Checked in at the intercontinental. I think my money could do better. The hotel is totally fine but rather old. Went to a stroll in Paulista Av and was unimpressed.

At about 5PM I decided it's my time for Lagoa. Was there a total of probably 2-3 hours. I know that making an impression based on one visit is totally misleading – but unfortunately that was my only opportunity to visit. Lagoa was kind of packed that evening. Way more Garatos than clients. But – very few if any of them were the guys I hoped to meet there. My type is muscle adonis guys which by what I read Lagoa is THE place for that. Well at that night it wasn't like that. But it was indeed OK and I didn't allow my self to leave before having one programa with a guy that was both sweet and my kind of type. That whole experience was fine but I expected more and planned on revisiting. It is possible that I expected too much or that it is just a one time miss.

From there I took a taxi to Chili sauna. That place was wayyyy better. I was surprised by the facility size and high maintenance. But what surprised me more was the amount and quality of the crowd. Lot’s of guys there on a Thursday night. Crowd is friendly, hot, and engaging. I have been to ALL major saunas in Europe – this one exceeds them all in terms of crowd and facility. Spent there about five hours and had to force my self to leave lol. Security near the facility is high and it is encouraged to book the Uber from inside the facility and going straight in the car since it is rather scary outside that place.

Morning after I went to a guided city bike tour. It was supposed to be a group tour but I was the only one enrolled that day which was excellent. My guide took me around the city stopping in major sights. It was a good way to experience the city and I came back to the hotel tired and satisfied. That afternoon was my time to try an online services. I saw on Gridndr a guy I also knew from OF. This guy was exactly the prototype of a guy I’m looking for in Lagoa and he was also incredibly handsome. I went to his place which was near my hotel and that session was incredibly hot. Passionate, fun, sexy. 10 out of 10.

When evening came I went back to chilli. That evening and night that place was more packed as you’d expect from a Friday night. Again a great night and from there went at 1AM to a nice party near by with a guy I knew from home and saw on Grindr that he was also in SP. It was his last night here before returning home so we decided to party together.

We danced and had fun and about 2AM SP time we both got the first text from home. Missiles at TLV. I thought to myself, that happens once a year, hopefully it will be just that missile. We kept dancing. 10 minutes later I got the first and only video I actually watched from that massacre. I immediately returned to my hotel. I felt so bad I just wanted home. At that moment I realized this trip is over. My husband told me that maybe I should wait another day before returning but I could not bare the fact not being close to my family at that time. I packed and took a Taxi to GRU. 30 hours later I got home. My husband and I had half an hour together before he got drafted. Situation is shit. But at least I’m home with my family.

Till next time. Hopefully soon. Stay safe. Cheers!

 

 

[scott456]

9 minutes ago, GoldMember said:

Booked a return ticket TLV->FCO->GRU with ITA business class since they gave a really good fare of 2500$.

This is their early bird fare.  I also booked an ITA business class from Paris CDG-FCO-GRU for $2600(return), for my upcoming December trip. The downside with ITA is you can not accrue miles to most other Skyteam airlines such as Delta or KLM/AF, even though ITA claim to be part of skyteam.  The real cheap(basic) business class from Paris(Orly airport) to GRU is AirEuropa via BCN for $2000, without lounge access and no mileage accrual. But service from AE has a nasty reputation. 

[scott456]

14 minutes ago, GoldMember said:

 

Till next time. Hopefully soon. Stay safe. Cheers!

 

My prayer is with you and your family. 

[vinapu]

44 minutes ago, scott456 said:

My prayer is with you and your family. 

+1

Gold , good that you made immediate decision to return as day or two later it could be problematic if not outright impossible.

Hope all that bloodbath  will cease soon and your husband returns home safe.

Thank you for taking time to write report, if only to remind us that best time may turn to very bad one in split of second.

[GoldMember]

On 10/17/2023 at 3:15 PM, scott456 said:

The real cheap(basic) business class from Paris(Orly airport) to GRU is AirEuropa via BCN for $2000, without lounge access and no mileage accrual. But service from AE has a nasty reputation. 

I think you mean MAD with AirEuropa. Problem with that flight is that the return leg is at 2PM which is bad for a night's sleep. ITA in both directions starts at the evening which is a better option on my opinion. 

[GoldMember]

On 10/17/2023 at 3:21 PM, scott456 said:

My prayer is with you and your family. 

 

On 10/17/2023 at 3:58 PM, vinapu said:

Hope all that bloodbath  will cease soon and your husband returns home safe.

Amen. My husband, daughters and I are currently safe and calm. We are also very sad and somewhat frightened. Hopefully the next months will allow the return for some more positive feelings. 

[vinapu]

I 'm so relieved you guys are in safe place.

[Ftrpl]

Thoughts with you and your family