floridarob Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I've been here about a week now...nothing different to report really, every night has been a busy night, lots of guys new and old , good for clients. Tonight, what was different was there were a lot of "muscle" guys.....felt like Lagoa of days past. I'll be here a couple of more nights and am over booked.......a few guys that I've known for awhile, are getting thick (chunky).......funny how they always said they'd never be fat and I told them , we'll see 😝 I almost won Bingo the other night, was 1 number away.....I'm sure it's fixed 🤐 Is anyone else here?? mixer17, hurstwickham and sydneyboy1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SolaceSoul Posted May 27, 2023 Members Share Posted May 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, floridarob said: Tonight, what was different was there were a lot of "muscle" guys.....felt like Lagoa of days past. mixer17, floridarob and Connordrick 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted May 27, 2023 Members Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 hours ago, floridarob said: They have some balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted May 27, 2023 Members Share Posted May 27, 2023 I finally got to lunch at A Casa do Porco several weeks ago, on your list and some top 50 global lists as well. Already a line at 11:30 and I think I got the last available table after standing outside for 45 minutes. Inexpensive considering its status. Spot! has a good pork ribs dish but the aforementioned is a must. No way I could have put away the tasting menu; I saw a few others plowing through it. I had a signature roast pork with the small sides and a delicious light dessert. My Mastercard was refused; their machine the issue. Fortunately, my never used backup Visa worked. I always carry cash as well because vendors tend to look at you like it’s your problem not their temperamental card readers. floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybear2 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Sounds like SP is better now? Pretty boring (all old faces, no new faces) in my last trip 6 months ago I originally consider skipping SP in next trip, but seems it is worth a second visit floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Riobard said: I finally got to lunch at A Casa do Porco several weeks ago, Gotta try their pulled pork sandwiches sold out of the side window, like 5usd more or less.....🐷 Riobard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted May 27, 2023 Members Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 hours ago, floridarob said: Gotta try their pulled pork sandwiches sold out of the side window, like 5usd more or less.....🐷 Yes, noted that option. And with a Bacio di Latte (full location with seating) also right there across from the Italia Bldg, makes for a decent tasty Republica outing. (Not that I would have ice cream following a CdoP dessert.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake789 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I was in Lagoa in SP two weeks ago and there were guys galore - modelesque- much better than 117 or 202 in Rio. A number were blondes - looking like Hollywood actors floridarob and sydneyboy1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Latbear4blk Posted May 27, 2023 Members Share Posted May 27, 2023 36 minutes ago, Jake789 said: I was in Lagoa in SP two weeks ago and there were guys galore - modelesque- much better than 117 or 202 in Rio. A number were blondes - looking like Hollywood actors I think you got it backward. Hollywood actors look like Brazilian prostitutes. floridarob and bcdaron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 So....Tonight, Saturday the 27th, last Sat of the month. There was Bingo, never knew this was a thing.. Didn't come close to winning , but coming to a close of 10 days of maybe my best trip in a LONG time!! Lucky, babybear2 and Latbear4blk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted May 28, 2023 Members Share Posted May 28, 2023 3 hours ago, floridarob said: So....Tonight, Saturday the 27th, last Sat of the month. There was Bingo, never knew this was a thing.. Didn't come close to winning , but coming to a close of 10 days of maybe my best trip in a LONG time!! Good to know. Everybody cares about bingo halls. I understand that old ladies from Florida get very upset when Bingo! is openly expressed over the mic with a stack of cards barely stamped. Hope nobody got in your way. Now you get a break. Try Clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted May 28, 2023 Members Share Posted May 28, 2023 On 5/27/2023 at 4:17 AM, floridarob said: I've been here about a week now...nothing different to report really, every night has been a busy night, lots of guys new and old , good for clients. Tonight, what was different was there were a lot of "muscle" guys.....felt like Lagoa of days past. I'll be here a couple of more nights and am over booked.......a few guys that I've known for awhile, are getting thick (chunky).......funny how they always said they'd never be fat and I told them , we'll see 😝 I almost won Bingo the other night, was 1 number away.....I'm sure it's fixed 🤐 Is anyone else here?? Yes, a few, judging by the 1.57 reactions per post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sydneyboy1 Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 On 5/28/2023 at 8:26 AM, Jake789 said: I was in Lagoa in SP two weeks ago and there were guys galore - modelesque- much better than 117 or 202 in Rio. A number were blondes - looking like Hollywood actors It’s very good to read these positive reports about Lagoa. Sounds like old times! floridarob and Axiom2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 I got the same immigration agent leaving as when I entered, we both thought that was so funny/rare. When I got there, I asked about the upcoming Visa requirement....he wasn't sure and said he'd ask because he was wondering also. So on the way out, he told me he asked and was told will be in October but that's all they knew, not if it would be consular visit or electronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucky Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 October 1 is the date I was given for the new visa requirement. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil is reintroducing the requirement to obtain tourist visas for citizens of the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Japan starting Oct. 1, the foreign ministry said. ABC News floridarob and Riobard 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 58 minutes ago, Lucky said: October 1 is the date I was given for the new visa requirement. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil is reintroducing the requirement to obtain tourist visas for citizens of the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Japan starting Oct. 1, the foreign ministry said. ABC News This is no different from the info posted here some 15 weeks ago, directly sourced from government public information releases and I believe it may have been a stand-alone forum topic There may have been a slim chance of amendment based on negotiation but looks like none of the four nations will budge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Latbear4blk Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 16 hours ago, Lucky said: to obtain tourist visas for citizens of the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Japan We also talked about maybe Mexico being added to the list since Brazilians need a visa/eta whereas they didn't in the past.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davet Posted June 20, 2023 Members Share Posted June 20, 2023 I sneaked away to SP in March. Was meaning to check in with a report but had no time. I would agree that Lagoa was the best I'd seen it post-Covid. Still not as good as the old location - and one of the reception staffers who recognized me also agreed - but the selection was quite a lot beefier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikonaut Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 The problem with that location is that it’s too bright. The saunas in Rio have much better ambient lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
