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I have been told that Brasilia is only good M-F and dies on the weekends. What is your take on this? I went to Brasilia only one time many years ago and I want to go back again to enjoy the city more. I was a bit surprised at the low rates as I thought they would be similar to Rio as the city is a major government / business hub.

I love your writing and your stories. Thank you! I also really enjoy Bingo night. The boys seem to love it as well. I didn't know of the love motel across the way. Good to know. I thought MM did have a website. I'll try to find the link for you. The owner is a really nice guy and lived in the USA for a while. I realize most of his customers are Brazilian men but everyone these days finds info on the Internet.

I am hoping to make it back in the USA for the Palm Spring weekend. That was the reason I booked the ticket this week. I still have my apartment for another month but I did tell the landlord I was leaving early. Right now, it is wait and see. And, you are right, I am LUCKY to be in Thailand for the wait.

I had my reservation to return to USA from Thailand on Sunday but the flight status on the airlines is a major mess. They wanted to route me though China and economy class for 35 hours. I said no. So, I am stuck in Thailand for a bit. It is a great place to be stranded. Before you travel to Asia, be sure you have a close to direct flight to the place you are traveling. It will make life easier.

I agree. I am not sure a better way to do it. I would like to see 3 or 4 or even 5 strong parties in the USA. I'd be with the Green Party.

Aren't the concepts pretty good? Isn't it only when you get humans involved that the concept is corrupted?

I like to choose the lesser of two evils. Republicans are evil to the core. IMHO, they are Satan incarnate. Democrats are simply little demons. They have not reached Satan stature yet and they still have a bit of grace. If it is a choice between the lesser of two evils, there is no choice. However, in a perfect world, I am a Socialist.

Saw it at 4 and then the book is written at 11. With brain washing for 7 years, I am really surprised he didn't see the ghost of Ronald Reagan.

Did you have to reserve tables for dinner? Is it going to be easy for them to handle this large group? Both Lucky and Oliver need big hugs for all their hard work and effort. I have organized parties many times and have a blast but it is hard work. Thanks guys! You are the best!

Carnival around the world is celebrated. While I am not there this year, I found these photos and it brought back great memories!

Really? I think it is the community leaders, union activists and lawyers that keeps America from the deep abyss. IMHO, the republicans would happily destroy all civil rights, liberties and the Constitution in order to have a more religious America. To hell with them. They will burn in the hell I don't believe in.

What about Gian's, Brunos and Pan Pan?

For USA, that is correct. They send your details in a diplomatic bag and returned the same way. Very fast. Even faster than getting it in the USA unless you do the quicker service with an extra fee.

I have been watching this intensely. It is a horribly sad day. My heart goes out to all there.

It was really very simple to do as mine expired. I had only 6 months left and I have to make some trips to South America soon so I went to the Embassy in Bangkok to renew the passport. First, if you book online and show up at the appointed time there is no wait. They take your paperwork, make sure all if filled out correctly and send you to the cashier. Once finished, you take the receipt over to the window and they take the information. They tell you to have a seat. In less than 5 minutes, I was called over to the window and said I would get an e-mail when the new passport was ready in 2 weeks or so. Seven business days after, they sent an e-mail. I showed up and they took my old passport and changed it for a new one. The gave me the old passport back with holes in it as well as a letter to go to the immigration in Thailand to have the Visa moved over. The pick up was less than 10 minutes. There are certain posted hours for the service and if you show up on time, it is very fast and painless. I went to Pattaya Immigration and was told I did not need to have my visa moved as it was a tourist visa and not a multiple entry. Does anyone know if this is correct? The cost was a bit over 100US for the renewal. They are also now charging for added pages and you are only allowed 3 additions to your passport. There were several I met who were very upset at this as they still have years remaining on the passport but they have had 3 additions and they are not allowed to add more. The officers did tell them they can get a temporary passport but not more pages.

Well, our 2 hour game may not have been the longest but it was fun. We were playing strip Uno and the losers had to take off one item. I thought I'd see naked guys in 20 minutes. The game went over and the first game lasted well over 2 hours. Needless to say, my Viagra was worn off by then. NEVER again!

That would be my advice as well.

The earthquake that just happened is causing incredible damage to people and property. My heart goes out to those affected and I hope all our friends from that area are OK.

I have been looking for a long term lease apartment in Rio, Sao Paulo or Porto Alegre. It is hard to find in Brazil if you are not from there. When I was in Sao Paulo recently, all apartments I looked at were minus any furniture and appliances. What is the trick?

Living in Thailand, I get real bargains on guys. The cost of the sauna, the room, etc all add to the price. I want to live in Brazil for a year but at these prices I can only see going to the saunas two or three times a week.

Amazing report. You have my interest peaked with this city. Thank you so much. I hope you continue to share more!

LOL I have been to the sambadome many times and loved it. Do you know about how much one school pays for the costumes?

Yes, he is. He is great at it as well. Admins and Mods don't often get the credit they deserve. It is a hard job at times and trying to maintain a fun atmosphere to post is not easy.

I have always wondered why when an American made the first car, they allowed this backwards way to drive?