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Brilliant phrase. Just so. Ranges all the way from "WTF was I thinking" to "let's go pick out rings." As well as, "wish he had not turned on that bright light now." Plus, "sorry, no WhatsApp."

Yes, that's his photo (a good one). He is indeed reasonably handsome, but he has a certain gravitas (without being arrogant) that sets him apart. Promotions of his book describe him as a former rentboy. However he had not retired as of July when I was with him at Lagoa. My impression is that he slips in once a week, quickly makes a single hook up for 300 (including gozo), then exits immediately. So it's quite possible to have missed him.

Honestly, I was hoping this might generate some sales with this audience, especially since it's so inexpensive! The young man went to a lot of trouble to do this. I'd feel guilty skimming off the juicy parts just for a few posts here. Maybe I should have waited until the English language version comes out in a month or two.

Update: Goal is to have an English translation on Amazon in the next several months.

He really did it. It was not just a fantasy. The handsome GP at Lagoa was telling me the truth in July when he said he had finished an autobiographical book that would be sold on Amazon by December. It is only $6 on Kindle (Portuguese only): Amazon link. Not very long but I think it qualifies as a book. I just got to the part where he was raped at 12 and thrown out of the house for marijuana at 14. I have not yet read about his interactions with clients! The prose is somewhat florid, but I'm not going to nitpick. Anyway, I thought some of you might find this unusual product worth checking out for a mere $6.

I received a DM from another guy who visits Jeri often and said he had similar experiences. So, yes, maybe the lack of competition and desperate clients allows him to score 800 sometimes. And of course he may just not be into it and figures he needs a premium price to suffer through the indignity! ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Yes — United States citizens can legally buy property in Brazil, including apartments, houses, land, and even commercial real estate. Apparently you can't buy rural property especially near the border, but I doubt you were looking for a farm way out in the country. More details are summarized here: https://chatgpt.com/share/68fcc67f-e714-8010-9fcd-e658f0c6c5f9

Check out these websites (all needing the browser translator: VivaReal (vivareal.com.br) Zap Imóveis (zapimoveis.com.br) Imovelweb (imovelweb.com.br) OLX Imóveis (olx.com.br/imoveis) Quinto Andar (quintoandar.com.br) Chaves na Mão (chavesnamao.com.br)

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33p7vvyp2zo The BBC just reported that the UK Foreign Office now warns of the risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or tainted alcoholic drinks in 16 countries: Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Thailand, Laos,Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Fiji, Turkey, Russia, and Japan. After the news we cited above regarding this problem in Brazil, curious that it is conspicuously missing from the UK list. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

You are not alone. Agree completely.

Good exercise, good food, good drinks, and great sex! Wonderful to hear you had an excellent upbeat day in Sao Paulo. Me? Along with visiting other countries, I spend a couple of months every winter and a couple of months every summer in various cities and towns in Brazil -- but two weeks maximum in any one place. I have to have variety -- in cities and in saunas. In contrast, I have friends who have lived happily in Rio for a decade and have the same stable of studs year after year. Definitely not for me but good for them.

Sorry you are so very unhappy. But it is wise of you to move and see if you are happier elsewhere -- especially since you are pretty young! My only suggestion is -- just to be sure before making the leap! -- first try living six months (two back to back 90 day stays) as a resident in your top Brazilian locale. (Of course if you have already done something like this, nevermind.) By the way, if you have not already, you might like to check out the forum here dedicated to politics, economics, and so forth: https://www.gayguides.com/forum/5-the-beer-bar/ It can get interesting. Cocoa prices have indeed surged since 2022 and the poor harvests in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. And Investopedia.com says cocoa prices jumped up 30% in December 2024 alone. I hate that too. Anyway, if you do move, good luck🤞 and keep us posted on how it goes.

Envious as I read your casual comment, in passing, that Brazilian condoms are "too tight" for you! 🍆 🌽🌭🍌🥕🥒🥖

Actually, lots of nonstop flights to São Luis.

Easy Azul flight from Fortaleza to São Luis. I did not discover any particularly brilliant places to stay. I liked the high-rise Luzeiros Hotel by the ocean and it was a good value. Ubers were even less expensive than usual in Brazil. São Luis has over a million residents (1.5 million metro) and has several gay saunas. But, as far as I know, only Go63 has GPs. The Go63 website is http://www.go63.com.br/ San Marcos beach is the most popular, but I used my few afternoons to explore the charming colonial old town, the Palácio dos Leões, and museums. The golden age of São Luis was in the 17th and 18th centuries when it was a major Portuguese port. Sadly, Azul (struggling with bankruptcy) cancelled its flights from São Luis to Barreirinhas (the airport near fantastic Lençóis Maranhenses) and to famous beach town Jericoacoara. So adding those great (but sauna free) northeastern sites requires long car/bus rides but totally worth it. Curious footnote: São Luis is considered the raggae (hay'gee!) capitol of Brazil! There is even a little Museum of Raggae in the old town.