General Info

[Pelicano]

How many of you like Devassa beer? They have blond(louira), dark(morena) and Ruiva(red), I like them all....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0Dr...layer_embedded

At their many bar/restaurant locations around town, they have 5 varieties on tap, as well as bar type food, which will make a good quick meal at a reasonable price. Devassa Ruiva (Pale Ale), Devassa Negra (Dark Ale), Devassa Índia (India Pale Ale - 6,0% vol.), Devassa Mulata (mixture of Loura, Ruiva and Negra) and Sarara which is a rich Weiss type, made with wheat and barley malt.

The Barra location has the best view, right across from the beach and the one in Ipanema is also good service and quality wise. The Copa location is a little crowded and the food and service is not as good.

[Rio Bob]

How many of you like Devassa beer? They have blond(louira), dark(morena) and Ruiva(red), I like them all....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0Dr...layer_embedded

[Spidy]

For those of you that didn't get a chance to go to Rio or Carnival for 2010, perhaps seeing it (and few of it's assets) in HD(High Def) will alleviate some of your pain.

Checkout: http://www.hdclipsbr.com

Enjoy!

[Nyc Expat]

I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.

If you're visiting south Brazil, June & July is the middle of the winter. Humidity is lower. Quite comfortable. The morning temp. can get chilly to cold in the 30's warming to the 60-70s mid-day. S.P. can be chilly this time of the year. Further north, the air temp. warms up. I spent 3 days in RJ in June and it was nice wearing short sleeves daytime hours. I've spent 18 mo. in several southern states where it was cold during the months you mentioned. My GF comes from Rio Grande do Sol and they can have snow in the higher elevations. In south Brazil, January is high season for summer vacations. Schools are closed from mid-Dec. to beginning of February. The southern beaches and resorts are full with vacationers f.ex. Brazilians, Argentinians, Paraguayans and many Europeans. Here you'll find the largest population of blonde, white Brazilians. Read my post #1167 with beach photo, Living in Brazil thread.

I'm sure another informative member can answer your questions concerning northern Brazil.

[Abzsafado]

I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.

Next question is where are you going in Brasil? The climate is very different north to south. Rio in June July is relatively cool, weather wise.

[Golfinho]

I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.

How'd you get so tall -- and thin -- with an underactive thyroid?

[Auriflama]

You didn't mention where you're coming from. If its U.S. east coast on Tam you can fly during the day without suffering. If you're on a 8-14 hour night flight you'll probably have some jetlag which takes no more than a few hours sleep upon arrival to adjust.

I've flown to SP then domestic for 1½ hrs. and I feel fine, especially when I had a GF to pamper me upon arrival. I did that at least 15 times in an 18 mo. period. I've also flown transatlantic at least 50 times. Jetlag is worse on these flights. Two easy days and you're back to normal.

Tell where you're coming from, season and be specific concerning your meaning of atmosphere. Your physical conditon, age and diet has an effect on long flights.

I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.

[Cho 637]

I had to edit the topless out, I hope I got it all cause UTUBE will delete it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLdb0gmGPVk

Thanks for the memories!

[Nyc Expat]

I have a question for you guys flying to brazil. How long does it take for your body to adjust to Brazil's atmosphere?

You didn't mention where you're coming from. If its U.S. east coast on Tam you can fly during the day without suffering. If you're on a 8-14 hour night flight you'll probably have some jetlag which takes no more than a few hours sleep upon arrival to adjust.

I've flown to SP then domestic for 1½ hrs. and I feel fine, especially when I had a GF to pamper me upon arrival. I did that at least 15 times in an 18 mo. period. I've also flown transatlantic at least 50 times. Jetlag is worse on these flights. Two easy days and you're back to normal.

Tell where you're coming from, season and be specific concerning your meaning of atmosphere. Your physical conditon, age and diet has an effect on long flights.

[Abzsafado]

I have a question for you guys flying to brazil. How long does it take for your body to adjust to Brazil's atmosphere?

It's not the moon you are going to. For me it takes about the length of time it takes me to pass by customs. But if you have come from Alaska it might take a bit longer.
If you get in on an early flight I suggest starting to party ASAP get some afternoon delight then go to sleep around 5pm. Get up at 11pm party some more, go to bed 5am get up 11am party to 5pm. Repeat until the end of holiday, feels like you have twice as many days. And you miss the boring bit of the day when everyone is glued to the television watching novelas.

[Auriflama]

I have a question for you guys flying to brazil. How long does it take for your body to adjust to Brazil's atmosphere?

[Auriflama]

Has anyone ever tried priceline for tickets to brazil by naming your own price? How did it turn out? I mean if you offer say 600 for a 800 usual ticket will they accept.

[Voyajer1]

Since the construction of the metro overpass is complete, the perp walk from Sao Cristovao station to Villa Mimosa is much safer. The sidewalk all the way down is much wider now that it parallels the new rail line. Follow sperto's map but just in case, as you get off the metro station, exit towards the Praca da Bandeiras which parallels the metro. Don't cross the street. Go down the ramp to your left and walk facing the traffic (Traffic should be on your right shoulder) until you reach the entrance of Villa Mimosa on the same side of the street (About a half mile walk). From there it should be easy. Just follow the smell

Newbie going to Rio in April although I've mongered quite a bit else where. I normally enjoy a stroll both before and after and was wondering on how safe and far it is to walk from the Sao Cristovao metro station to VM. I've downladed Sperto's excellent maps to the place and it looks pretty easy to find.

Thoughts?

[John Cricket]

Newbie going to Rio in April although I've mongered quite a bit else where. I normally enjoy a stroll both before and after and was wondering on how safe and far it is to walk from the Sao Cristovao metro station to VM. I've downladed Sperto's excellent maps to the place and it looks pretty easy to find.

Thoughts?

It's not too bad in the day, provided you keep your wits about you and don't head off on the Quinta da Boa Vista side, which can be dicey at any time of the day.

Do not try it after 5PM.

[Jwdub]

Newbie going to Rio in April although I've mongered quite a bit else where. I normally enjoy a stroll both before and after and was wondering on how safe and far it is to walk from the Sao Cristovao metro station to VM. I've downladed Sperto's excellent maps to the place and it looks pretty easy to find.

Thoughts?