axiom2001

Yes, Anthony, the blogmaster was one of the men who sponsored the tour which I took in 2005 to Santo Domingo. His blog/website is full of valuable information for the traveling gay man. His updates are supreme!

Yes, when I first went to Rio in 2002, I found out the hard way that Ingles is NOT widely spoken, this highly dampened my trip; I aborted it and returned home. Since then I've been with a friend or have had a guide or guides in each place I've ventured. Almost all of my guides, excepting the one I had in Salvador, have been gay and could speak my language as well. So I could very definitely identify with what you wrote regarding communication or lack of. I'd advise against your renting an auto and driving in Brasil unless you've done something like this previously. It's not the easiest based on observation as well as from what others had relayed to me in terms of transportation in Brasil and Argentina.

Oz, I personally what to thank you for apprising me {us} of your experiences and adventures while you're in the various cities in Brazil. Every time I read your reports and view your wonderful pics, I keep asking myself will I be "doin' it" in July/August 2013. I say this because I'll be in Europe for a month in May and early June, beginning in Berlin and ending in Barcelona. The only thing left to do for this trip is to organize myself as a traveler; the specifics have been fulfilled. Again, muito obrigado and continue to enjoy and remain safe and well! Axiom

Obrigado! You tried. Perhaps next time with prior notice, for apparently he's busy and or travels a lot. He failed to answer my query of him which I posted on Facebook a few weeks back when I thought I'd be in Bahia in July/August 2013. My plans are still in abeyance-- more "no" than "yes!"

Yes, yes, the report and photos are fantastic, indeed! Make me want to return to Bangkok before year's end! Also, your "DESSERT" is indeed yummmmmmmy as well. Did he speak Ingles?

There are two cultural shows that are NOT to be missed either. One is held at the art center or museum; the other is in the colonial part of town. I've gone to both, twice to the latter one. Also, there is a "drumming party" also held by a popular musical group in old town as well. Sorry I can't remember its name though it's rather popular, but with your recent health problemo, I'd give this a second and third thought. You don't want anything to impair your ear situation any further. I thank you for those gorgeous photos. Do take some of the elevator and the bunda statue which is outside of it in old town. Try to go to the "AFrican MUseum" if possible, too! {Written on Saturday morn/California time 11:42A}

DITTO! I could see myself giving him a very torrid "tongue bath."

Salvador {Bahia}, Brasil is my SECOND favorite city of this country: Rio {"He Oh" pronunciation} is my FIRST.

De nada! I'm always willing to help, for others have done the same to me here and at "that other site" as well! - - -

...good, enticing read! ...wont be able to experience Brasil in 2013, perhaps in '14! I'll vicariously live through your experiences. Obrigado!

"Letmeworshipit," I truly, truly enjoyed your read. Not only did you cite some areas related to culture, etc., your post has encouraged me to venture back to Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic again. I was last there in 2005 on a gay tour and had a so, so time, part of this due to an injury I encountered which put me out of commission for some 8 weeks afterwards. But again, muchas gracias! I felt myself engaged in the words here!

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Oz, perhaps you should really take it easy in Bahia before traveling again. Have Fernando take you to one of those beautiful islands outside of the city. Rest and relax in the sun and have cuties serve you good drinks to enhance your overall being for the next leg of your trip. I do wish you the best in all areas!

Diogo is simply stunning. ...younger than "boys" of whom I am accustomed, but I would NOT "kick him to the curve."

I HOPE you GET BETTER SOON! Being ill on a vacation long planned for, etc. is utter hell. If this is your first visit to Salvador and you are in need of a certified tour guide, Fernando has a superb reputation. He's on TripAdvisor, is gay and experienced, etc. I have not used his services directly but others whom I know have and had nothing but raves about his expertise, etc. Two amigos of mine plan to use his services when they venture to Salvador {Bahia} in July/August 2013.

DDDDDDDDDD IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TTTTTTTTTTTT OOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!! Get well soon, my amigo!

BOM! BOM! BOM! ...too, too hot to trot! I want! I want! I need! I'd enjoy immensely!

...same here, Oz! When I read your report, I sympathized and said Ummmmm, as in this is too bad!!!

I, too, wondered if anything else transpired besides what was written. Now we know and respect Oz's privacy! - -

Indeed, "for a noon pickup he was perfect." For me he would be great anytime! Looks damn good...!

Yes, muito obrigado! Glad you were able to meet with Danilo. While I read some of your earlier posts, I thought of him, for he's been on my Facebook page up until a few weeks ago. Guess he's hidden me. Don't know but will "search" his page when I finish here. Yes, indeed, he still looks darn good in his handsome, maturing state. He was my guide when he'd just turned 18, and was indeed stellar. We had great times. The next year he was my guide as well! Give him my regards when you see him--Eduardo in Monterey, CA. Again, thanks for the excellent post and the outstanding pics. Makes me want to return to SAMPA, my least favorite city in Brasil, for it is so damn too, too, too large for me which makes traveling take a long time or becoming expensive via taxis.

I DITTO the preceding comments by lurkerspeaks in terms of the first four sentences. Can't comment or ditto the second paragraph because I never have cell phones or cameras with me! - -

Oz, I've been away from the site for almost a week but am glad that I checked in to it today {3.2.13}. ...loved your 0 and post 1. Will be reading more! Christian, although 30 now, is definitely a cutie, and I love that smile. Does he still have those piercings? Hope not! He's attractive without any adornments or "so-called enhancements."

He's so pretty!

I'd first tear up his mouth with mine then giving him a very deep and torrid tongue bath before I opened up to him and allow a deep and hard invasion!!