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The pictures alone would keep me from reading this book.

Mvan, I never said I didn't think that crime rates have not increased. I have always viewed Brazil as more dangerous than Thailand and thus why I live in Asia. I love both places. But, I have been robbed at gunpoint in Brazil 2 times and robbed by the police one time. That is a total of three times. Zero in USA. Zero in Thailand. It is not that I do not believe things are getting worse in Brazil. I just think there are ways to mitigate the possibilities of something happening in Brazil and other places.

There is an old proverb that dates back to the 1,500s - the author was John Heywood of England. Among other musical and plays and books he wrote, he wrote "There are none so blind as those who will not see." Crime in Brazil is real and it is out of control. To say otherwise, is ignoring current and daily news reports and reality. To my knowledge, never before has the U.S. State Department gone into such detail about specific dangers in Brazil. Never before has the Brazilian news been filled, daily, with reporting street muggings and robberies and killings. Brazil's new president won his election on his promise to clean up corruption and crime in the streets. Just because travelers to Brazil have not yet had a problem, don't think it cannot happen to you. It was not my intention to report an incident that happened to me late last year. I felt reporting the incident in this forum would scare off many visitors to Brazil if I disclosed what happened to me. I did not want to negatively influence anyone to visit or not to visit Brazil. I got mugged on the street. During the mugging, I was injured and had to be returned to the U.S. via a private aircraft (paid for by my travel insurance provider). During the assault, I suffered two torn ligaments in my shoulder and damaged muscles in my shoulder. Needless to say the injuries were quite painful and debilitating. After the damaged shoulder muscles heal sufficiently, I must submit to surgery to repair two torn ligaments in my shoulder that are not knitting together as they should. A surgery date has not yet been set. The incident happened around 8:30 in the evening near one of my favorite restaurants. There were many people around but it happened anyway. Then the muggers fled after being interrupted. It so happened that the owner of the restaurant knows me and saw the incident happen. It was she who ran up to the muggers and started screaming at them which caused them to quickly leave. But damage had already been done. I had traveled to Brazil more than one hundred times without any danger coming to me. I was in denial for years and thought that robberies or muggings happened only to "other people" but not to me. But robberies and muggings do happen to anyone if they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Despite my injuries, most of the pain is gone. I traveled to Brazil in January, this year. I just returned from Brazil last week. I expect to return again to Brazil next month. I must admit that I am more cautious while in Brazil than I was prior to the incident. I now use Uber and taxis more than I ever did prior to the incident. I also have to admit I am not as comfortable while out and about as I was prior to the mugging. Hopefully, the surgery to repair my torn ligaments will be a success and the mugging will merely be a learning lesson about an incident in Brazil. So, let all the confident people believe they are not subject to dangers while visiting Brazil. I wish you luck. In reality, one should assess their behavior while visiting Brazil. Without being overly cautious, visitors to Brazil should try to lessen the likelihood of encountering a street mugger, robber or worse. It is difficult to reach a happy medium in being cautious compared to being overly cautious. Time will eventually equalize that difficulty. Unquestionably, it is not always possible to avoid danger if you happen to be in the way when danger rears its ugly head. The pleasures of Brazil seem to outway the potential dangers. Just be careful and remember the potential dangers in order to stay less likely to become a statistic. Peace

There should be absolutely NO need for anyone here to be wandering around Pina Beach in Recife after dark. Praia do Pina is a regular family-styled beach but on its northern end, it ends in a large favela called Brasilia Teimosa. Even in broad daylight, locals vehemently advise against walking further than 100 m along this beach in a northerly direction. Apart from that, there is a well-developed beach section on the south side of the beach. The only thing you’ll need to do is drive in an Uber THROUGH this area near Pina Beach and Brasilia Teimosa from Boa Viagem in order to go over the bridge to get to two of the northern saunas (Progresso and Boa Vista — the other, Blue Thermas is in the center of the Boa Viagem neighborhood and song require that trek). The best area to stay in Recife is the center of Boa Viagem (NOT the northern end of the strip closer to Pina Beach, as mentioned in the above warning), near the Boa Viagem beach and park. As a strict safety rule, avoid all beaches after sundown anywhere in Brazil.

I'll post this here because it's Indonesia.... Been to Bali before and had a great time...this trip I wanted to try Jakarta...I like big cities, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Bangkok, etc... usually more than beach places as I am a vampire and mostly go out at night and don't care for beaches. A german friend of mine explained it pretty well to me, when I went to Bali he described it as openly gay no problem, many gays have been going for years but they are used to white guys (Aussies go A LOT)....He said Jakarta, mostly white business guys with no much time to play around ...So I would be a novelty here and I wouldn't even need to leave my room, they will blow up my phone with messages. He was right....50/50 money guys and guys wanting to hook up...mostly tops. I just had a 23 yr old guy leave and he came at 1:15 sec's and then again at 3mins, consecutively ....he said he doesn't have gay friends and doesn't do casual hook-ups (who knows)....but I was amazed. Not many drink alcohol here so is a different vibe, just sober sex.....only my 2nd day so far we'll see what the trend is later....just wish I had the same sex drive as the last guy, lol

From The News Hour - US PBS (6 Feb.) How this Thai educational movement empowers rural students More and more in Thailand, rural students learn in traditional classrooms, but with an emphasis on hands-on activities. The idea is to empower young villagers to bring economic development to their communities, as well as learn leadership, empathy and compassion. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro returns to Thailand to talk with the man leading the effort there. It's not something you typically see in a Thai public school. There's dancing, games and paper-making. And the teachers on this day were visiting students from a unique nearby high school. It's part of a new approach the government is seeking to expand across Thailand. It's begun with an initial 180 schools, and is based on the nonprofit 7-12 grade Mechai Bamboo School named after its founder, Mechai Viravaidya. The Bamboo School was started nine years ago in rural Eastern Thailand as a way to inspire young villagers to bring economic development to their communities. On a typical day, students might be performing for patients at a nearby hospital. That's after handing out meals they had prepared at the school kitchen using produce grown in the school garden. Students do learn in traditional classrooms, but the emphasis is hands-on. The Bamboo School was started nine years ago in rural Eastern Thailand as a way to inspire young villagers to bring economic development to their communities. On a typical day, students might be performing for patients at a nearby hospital. That's after handing out meals they had prepared at the school kitchen using produce grown in the school garden. Students do learn in traditional classrooms, but the emphasis is hands-on. Continues with video https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-this-thai-educational-movement-empowers-rural-students

AA is only flying 777’s to Gig and Gru. They use a 789 out of Lax.

No, it just means that if I hadn't been using them, perhaps those 3 times would have been 30. I even knew a feller once who got into a taxi from Club 117 with a stranger and rode to a favela looking for his dream boy while his friends waited for his return or the notice of his death. We all live and learn and I would not do many things in the present that I did in the past. That is not just in Brazil but in all the places I travel.

Nice to see smarch playing the golden dragon. It would be lovely he had shown his dragon ballz during the show. Lol

Such titans of industry. I know how to tickle a dick. Even the bureaucrats at the FCC, attempting to have it both ways, say that they “must be mindful of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Section 326 of the Communications Act, which prohibit the FCC from censoring program material, or interfering with broadcasters’ free speech rights.” “My guess is that the networks are engaging in more than they’re legally required to do,” said University of Virginia law professor Frederick Schauer, who’s also the Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment, emeritus, at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. “Major broadcasters are often more cautious than they are required to legally be. But a cautious lawyer would advise a cautious client that that is still the law, and that words on the list should be bleeped out.” But in the public interest – and in the name of honest journalism – the cable news networks, which are not bound by FCC censorship, could and should broadcast Trump’s profanities without deletions, bleeps or pixels. The only thing that stops them, as Trump would say, is that they’re a bunch of pussies.

Photos from Chinese New Year special were posted. It appears Smarch is a “Golden Dragon” and Nicky is a “Red Swan”.

Some members don't like it. If you enter the board from the Recent Updated column on the right, you can't tell what forum you're in (unless you work extra hard to find out). Too much work for so little pleasure.

Maybe is from all the time watching you in the Quiet Skies program, they got your back, lol

Recife? Recife’s Pina Beach U.S. government personnel are prohibited from walking after dark on Pina Beach, located in the northern part of Boa Viagem, due to crime. This restriction covers the sandy areas of Pina Beach starting at Dona Benvinda de Farias Street and ending at Brasilia Teimosa neighborhood. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

I avoided going to Rio but was hit by a car in Canada. We make our choices and take our chances.

i would also like to hear more. i have it on my list for next year....

Last night(Friday) was the opening of the new “Manhatten 21” in Centro! Several of the guys who were there told me it was oof and they had 50 working guys show up! 16 suites all with showers. It has 5 floors with 3 floors occupied and the 4th and 5th for future expansion! It is open Monday thru Friday. I was told that centro is pretty empty on weekends so it was decided to be closed on Sat and Sundays since they are traditionally slow nights at the saunas! i will see it in person next friday.

No, not yet. But, your right a Date with one of the Chaturbate models would be worth the trip. Just beautiful guys - they share that with Brazilian guys - just hot. No, beautiful.

Day 4 & 5 For my last night I ventured into Twilight again briefly but didn’t end up staying anywhere. I decided instead to return to Moonlight as it had been my favorite bar and I wasn’t feeling up to dealing with anymore grabbers who lie about shows that never happen. I was greeted knowingly by both the barker out front and the mamasan when I arrived. I was running slightly late and the show had recently started. Babe was already on stage and I was seated on a stool in a row closer to the stage than my last visit and close to the center. Given the improved view of Babe’s abs I was quite pleased with the development. He was in at least 2 but possibly 3 acts that I can recall though I may be blending the Tuesday and Thursday together. One of his numbers involved dancing with a headless mannequin in women’s clothes that was saved from cringeyness by the fact that Babe seemed well aware of how ridiculous he looked and sent knowing smiles out to the audience throughout. I think the song was ‘She Bangs’ by Ricky Martin. The beach themed towel routine featured again but this time round it would seem Babe had folded his towel a little clumsily and shortly after starting he suffered a major wardrobe malfunction that saw his towel drop suddenly exposing quite a bit more than he had intended. He reacted quickly snapping it back in place and folding it tighter but there were a few more slips throughout and combined with my much closer seat, I got a view that certainly felt worth the entry fee. If I hadn’t already been smitten then this performance would definitely have won me over. Babe’s complete lack of ego and open laughter whenever he suffered a mishap was hilarious to watch and I found myself grinning back up at him when he shot glances out into the audience to gauge our reaction. None of the other guys seemed to react or show any expression though. I’m not sure if it was fear of looking unprofessional or just a lack of humour in them but none seemed to react at all even when Babe missed steps trying to tie his towel and dance at the same time. This show was a highlight of my stay and I’d definitely be making my way to Moonlight again if I returned. The twink crew had become a foursome and did a routine I hadn’t seen before on the previous night. It was well choreographed and performed by the crew. You can see a photo of it on their FB page or in the moonlight thread where Hank has copied it over. For anyone curious, 24 is the one standing above the others. The next day I left the Raya just before noon as my flight was late and I was definitely not in a hurry to sit around the airport. I taxi’d back with no incident and relatively light traffic though the traffic coming the other way appeared to be in complete gridlock and the driver pointed it out and laughed as we went by. On the Raya, the hotel was perfectly positioned and the rooms large. I mentioned the flooding bathroom in my first post and that was an issue throughout despite my best efforts to mitigate it. There was also a lot of noise during the day due to renovations so late sleepers or those simply wanting to relax in their room during the day may want to avoid it until they have finished. I found the staff all very polite and my room was made up even when I had dawdled in the room until mid afternoon. Overall it was a fascinating experience and I’m sure I’ll return at some point though it may take a while longer than I’d like. Im thinking that I will try to ensure I’m there for the weekend next time though as I didn’t like being the only one in the bar and the shows seemed to get better later in the week. Thanks for following my waffling

We are!

I got to Classic House right on time and there was Cha, dutifully waiting for me. I cut the massage short as I was anxious for the fun to begin. Mind you, he gives an excellent massage. We were in the final stage -the chuck-wow. Suddenly, he asked if he could fuck me again! What?? I declined the invitation, one that I'd normally take up. But I was a bit sore after the pounding he gave me ; he has one of those Issan cocks, (although he probably has never been anywhere near Issan. Maybe it's a north Thailand thing.) Besides, I was really enjoying working on him, even though my arm was about to fall off. I can thoroughly recommend him if you want a handsome, manly guy with a big, hard, fat cock who is very enthusiastic, especially when you get to the sex part.. There are two Cha's you can cha-cha with - I've never seen the other one but my guy is on the short side and I don't recall seeing any tattoos. Then again, I didn't really look. He refers to himself as "tea." so if you say "I want Mr Cha. Mr tea," you'll get the right one. He's a winner. I offed Win again last night and had a repeat of the sterling performance from the previous night. What a find! So, that was Chiang Mai. I think it was worth the visit. There's plenty is sex available but unlike Pattaya, it takes a bit of effort. You have to actively look for it if you decide to go somewhere else other than Adams Apple. The Orion bar had some very attractive freelancers, so you could always drop in there to see who is available. Often it's all about luck. I knew Korn would be there but it was only by chance that I chose Cha on that first visit. For all I knew he could have been a dud. And of course, finding Win was the other stroke of luck. I only had one disappointing encounter and that was with another guy at Classic when Cha wasn't available. I still have a bit of a laugh when I think that I spent an hour in a small room with a naked guy but barely caught a glimpse of his body, let alone his equipment, for the first 50 minutes! It takes a rare talent to be able to keep well away from somebody in such a confined space! The Lotus Hotel was fine, apart from the very poor WiFi. Last night I struggled to get a connection and in the end, just gave up. In order to book my ticket I had to go to a restaurant and use their WiFi. My intention was to email my e-ticket to reception and get them to print it off. But they don't have a printer! The receptionist went next door to the owner to use his printer but there was a problem and it couldn't be done. I had to go to 3 internet cafes before I found one with a working printer. My room was very spacious and had a balcony. It appears to have been recently renovated, wih a "wooden" floor and fresh paint on the walls. Great air-conditioning, too. There is no guarantee that any of those the guys will be working, should I decide to come back again. And I hate relying on luck. So I'll probably not be back. I've just arrived in Pattaya. ................................................ A warning about booking flights, etc if you have a phone with a small screen. I got to the airport check-in and handed over my e-ticket. I stood at the counter, waiting for her to check me in. It was taking a long time - there seemed to be a problem. There was - she couldn't find my booking. She looked at the ticket again. "Sorry sir, but this ticket for 27 December. Now only September." So I had to go to the counter to change my flight. It cost 500 baht. This is the second time I've clicked on the wrong date. Last time it cost me a lot more than 500 baht! So I'll stick to the ipad from now on.

I put the previous day's bad experience behind me - it was a new day and things had to get better. I got to Classic House just before 5, going that my masseur, Cha, would be waiting for me, although I expected the worse. The power was out in some parts of the building and the reception area was in darkness. I saw a guy lurking near me. "Sorry. Not today. I'm looking for Cha. Maybe tomorrow.." "I'm Cha." Oops! The light and, more importantly, the fan, was not working. He solved the problem of the light by opening the curtains but the room was stifling. Just as I was about to suggest we wait, the power came back on again and we got down to business. What I particulate like about this guy is that he doesn't rush things. After we've finished he starts the massage again - we go well over the hour. And he places himself strategically so I can play with his cock some more. I love the feel of a flaccid cock! As I made my way to Thapae Gate I noticed there was some Buddhist ceremony about to start. I hadn't eaten all day and was starving. But I decided I'd enjoy a feast for the eyes instead. Food could wait. The drummer boys and marchers were wearing what appeared to be very short, tight shorts, exposing a lot of flesh. Were they really shorts? I needed to get up very close, as you do. They turned out to be some kind of loincloth, stretched tight across the arse. One boys caught me ogling a guy's butt and gave me a huge smile and then turned around so I could admire his. Lol Don't you just love Thailand? In any other country you'd probably get your head kicked in. At the suggestion of a forum member I went to Orion bar. He promised he'd call in some guys for a game of pool and that he'd introduce them to me, which he did. Every guy was attractive and, being freelancers, we're offable. Two guys were stunning and I couldn't keep my eyes off them. I sat with a staff member who I'd sat with briefly on my last visit a few years ago. He was delighted that I had remembered his name and that he was from Laos. We sat and chatted at the bar and I bought him a few drinks. He's a really lovely guy. But I had to go back to the hotel to get some more money and was then planning to go to Circle Pub to look for the cutie from the previous night. But I first decided to do into Adams and take a quick look. What a difference a night makes! The place was jumping and they had a lot of customers. As opposed to the other night, some of the boys were actually sitting with them. Mr Cutie spotted me, came rushing over and put his arms around me. OMG, he's just adorable! Always happy, always smiling and always very affectionate. And like all the other guys I've met there he never asks for a drink or an off. So, what will I do? Had over to Circle Pub, or take Win? Decisions, decisions. What if I took him and discovered he had a4 inch cock? He'd be a bit useless. Then again, who knows? Maybe the guy at Circle Pub is also less endowered. Either way, I'm taking a chance. So I offed him. At the end of the day, it's be quite happy just lying together naked in bed enjoying his affection. On the way to the hotel we dropped into the grubby little shop next to the hotel and got some beer and some snacks. We sat on the bed drinking and chatting for quite some time and then went out onto the balcony, where he saw the pool below. He suggested we go for a swim - a skinny dip, as there was noone around at that time - but unfortunately, a staff member re-arranging the sunbeds told us the pool was closed and promptly turned off the lights. So we went back inside and he suggested we shower - together! Sure. No probrem. He went in and I followed a minute later. The moment of truth had arrived. I opened the shower door and there he was, cock pointing towards the ceiling. And I need not have worried - he wasn't particularly small at all! A perfectly respectable size. He got very affectionate in the shower, rubbing our cocks together while kissing and hugging me. I didn't see him take any condoms from the bar so I figured we would just chuck-wow, but he opened his little bag and out came two condoms and some KY. After a lot of foreplay he put on a condom and the main event began. OMG! What a performer! He is a real tiger in bed! First this way, now sideways, then doggy, back to missionary. And he was showering me with kisses on the lips. His finish was quite spectacular. After we'd finished he didn't rush off -we lay in bed chatting again. I had the best time! I'll be offing him again tonight.

Yesterday I decided to try Classic House massage again. On previous occasions I've been disappointed with the number of boys with silicone and mooks, so I lingered outside in the soi wondering whether or not I should take the plunge and enter. As usual my cock made the decision for me. As I sat down to remove my shoes a very handsome hunk of a guy came and sat next to me. He flashed me that smile and I was smitten. He's mine! But before choosing him I made my requirements known to the manager who suddenly appeared holding the menu. I told him I was looking for a guy who could top of bottom - these days it doesn't matter - big cock, no silicone and no mooks. I learnt over and quietly and him if the guy next to me fitted the bill. "Sure. No probrem. He good for you." The room upstairs is very basic - just a mattress on the floor. But that's ok, as I'm not there for the decor. The room was nice and bright, which suits me as there is nothing worse than a massage in the dark, although I can understand why the boys might prefer it that way! He removed his briefs and off we went. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to Lol at the goods as I was face-down on my stomach. I just hope the manager was truthful. Most of the time was spend on, and between, my buttcheeks. At one stage I thought he was going to insert a finger. But he didn't. Half an hour had passed and I was getting a bit anxious. Usually by that time the masseur has rubbed his hard-on on my butt. Am I only going to get a hand job?? Suddenly I felt it against my back as he sat on me to massage my shoulders. He then quickly put it between my legs and started thrusting. Hallelujah! When I turned over his cock was just inches from my face. It wasn't huge, but more than adequate for the task. He obviously wanted me to samoke him and I happily obliged. It was like an iron bar. I never cease to be amazed at how the guys are able to get so hard when faced with someone for whom they have no physical attraction at all. Incredible. Time for the main event. And he was wonderful! After banging away relentlessly he collapsed on top of me with exhaustion. I thought that was it but he then asked me if I wanted more. Is the Pope a catholic? So he turned me over and off he went again, doggy style. Chuck-wow time. There was no spectacular cumshot, but he produced a veritable tsunami of cum. "I not cum for three days." "Three days or three months?" Jesus! I'll be seeing him today. I arrived at Adams Apple just as the guys were appearing on stage. There were a couple of guys I hadn't seen before, including a rather young -looking Mr M. He was obviously new to the game as he looked very self-conscious and a little awkward, not really knowing exactly what to do. The manager told me it was his first night, so he was understandably nervous. Mr Cutie from Myanmar came over immediately and gave me a hug and some of the other guys who ignored me the previous night also came over to say hello. Having offed Korn I guess they knew I was not just there to look. Towards the end of the night Mr Cutie came over and got up close and personal. He was drunk so now was my time to grope down below to get some idea of his assets. But that didn't seem to be the right thing to do. And besides, it's not that kind of bar. One guy, Ball, who I had admired in the big cock show came and sat with me. What a lovely guy! I think I might off him tonight. Everything was going well up until the manager appeared with a huge bottle of whisky. I wondered why all the boys had suddenly broken out into applause - it was for them. Oh, dear. This is probably not going to end well. By the end of the evening none of the boys will be able to perform. I had visions of Eros when the boys get drunk after a customer has opened a bottle and they all end up sound asleep on the sofa. But to their credit, most of the guys drank responsibly and only two ended up on the sofa. Mr Cutie overdid it a bit, as he was playing drinking games with a couple of the boys of the sofa in front of me. He would have definitely been out of action. But at the end of the day, these are all young guys who love to party - didn't we all at that age? So I don't blame them. And Korn was only mildly affected and was still able to perform. So it looks like I've been able to establish my routine in just 2 days - a massage at Classic and later, Adams Apple.