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[quote=neverenuff]what do they mean when they say an apartment does not have wi-fi but it has high speed cable internet? what kind of cable do i need? is it an rj-45 jack? or a phone line modem?[/quote]


it's a network cable - rj-45. the last time i was in rio i turned on my laptop to look for a wi-fi signal. there were several in the building but they were all locked. so i pulled out my network cable and went searching for a cable modem and found one. connected the cable to my laptop and modem and i was in business, same as home, i use the same cable rather than wifi because it is faster.

[QUOTE=Koolkid]I work-out 5 days a week and would like
to train when I'm in Rio. I use whey protein and
creatine powders as my post work out suppliments.
I would like to bring this with me. It will be sealed
and packaged straight from the manufactuer (enough for 2 weeks).
Am I allowed to bring this into the country? what are the
chances of customs checking my suitcase? Should I declare it?
Also is it widley available in the gyms out there?
Some countries have different laws on this and I just
wanted to check before hand.
Thanks alot[/QUOTE]

You can bring your own sups and not worry about customs. The items you mentioned are legal. As far as declaring it, read the declaration sheet when you are on the plane to make that determination. Either way, you won't have a problem - its not illegal to take protein and creatine.
or
You can get the supplements you need in Rio (more room in your suitcase). There are a few health stores that sell supplements on N.S. Copacabana.
Plus on most corners there are food and juice places. They can mix you a protien drink right there on the spot. I bet the gyms even sell the stuff too.

[QUOTE=Koolkid]I work-out 5 days a week and would like
to train when I'm in Rio. I use whey protein and
creatine powders as my post work out suppliments.

Also is it widley available in the gyms out there?
[/QUOTE]

In case it helps, I've tried two different ones bought in Rio recently. As you might expect, ones made in S.A. are quite cheap and ones imported are expensive (but not prohibitively). Two is hardly enough to generalise and you may have more experience of analysing supplements than myself - I've only been using them for just over 6 months. I do like stuff that dissolves easily using a shaker, and the Brasilian one I bought didn't dissolve as well as the high-tech imported one. You might want to bring enough of your favourite brands to keep you going while you check out local availability. There are many shops in Centro offering a wide range of supplements, including specialist shops (I used one on Uruguiana). Or there's shops in Copa too. The suco bars will do a basic mix (cheap but overpriced).

it is a rj-45 cable.
try to bring your own, as here in brazil in some hotels/apartments you only find the plug but not the cable, and when you go downstairs asking for it they don't give it for free but sell it to you.

[quote=neverenuff]what do they mean when they say an apartment does not have wi-fi but it has high speed cable internet? what kind of cable do i need? is it an rj-45 jack? or a phone line modem?[/quote]

Thanks for all your advice. I'm going to bring my own.

I know we talked about this in the not so distant past, but anyone know anything about JW Blue in the duty free stores? I checked out the link, but no luck.

ryjer


DISREGARD..............found it.

I was in Lima last week and my enamorada peruana told me about a book signing that she had gone to for an ex GDP, Vanessa de Oliveira, from Brazil. The name of the book in English is, "100 Secrets of a Hooker: Everything That You Wanted to Know About Men, Sex, and the Profession." I know there are Spanish and Portuguese versions of the book, but I'm not sure if there is an English one. Anyway here is that chick's website.

[url]http://vanessadeoliveira.********.com/[/url]

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]...Anyway here is that chick's website.
[url]http://vanessadeoliveira.********.com/[/url][/QUOTE]
******** is "b l o g s p o t" (without spaces).

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]I know we talked about this in the not so distant past, but anyone know anything about JW Blue in the duty free stores? I checked out the link, but no luck.

ryjer


DISREGARD..............found it.[/QUOTE]
While on the Delta flight, I bought a bottle as a gift for a Brazilian friend. It was USD 155. Funny thing is there was only one and another guy offered me a premium if I would sell it to him.

BTW, I was around when he opened it. Wasted on my palate.

Hi

Just wondering if there are shops selling the copy sunglasses
in copa. I don't want to bring my originals so was going to buy
some copy designer brands when I get there.

Also are there shops along copacabana beach selling the fake stuff
like there is in thailand?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Koolkid]Hi

Just wondering if there are shops selling the copy sunglasses
in copa. I don't want to bring my originals so was going to buy
some copy designer brands when I get there.

Also are there shops along copacabana beach selling the fake stuff
like there is in thailand?

Thanks[/QUOTE]
Of course! The best collection fake stuff, however, is not found at the Copa. Instead, hop on the sub way and get off at the Uruguaiana station. As you exit that station, you can find an open air market, where you can buy watches, T-shirts, sunglasses, shoes, toiletries, radios, MP3s, bags, whatever. And at excellent prices ...
euro

[QUOTE=Euro100]Of course! The best collection fake stuff, however, is not found at the Copa. Instead, hop on the sub way and get off at the Uruguaiana station. As you exit that station, you can find an open air market, where you can buy watches, T-shirts, sunglasses, shoes, toiletries, radios, MP3s, bags, whatever. And at excellent prices.

Euro[/QUOTE]well, I DO NOT recommend to a foreigner to go alone to uruguaiana area (SAARA), specially if you have no portuguese skills.

I am carioca, living here for a lifetime and I don't feel safe there.

Welcome,

Brazil Rio

[QUOTE=Brazil Rio]well, I DO NOT recommend to a foreigner to go alone to uruguaiana area (SAARA), specially if you have no portuguese skills.
I am carioca, living here for a lifetime and I don't feel safe there.
Welcome,
Brazil Rio[/QUOTE]
Saara dangerous...? It's a shopping district, crowded with people. The most dangerous thing that will happen there (daytime) is that somebody will step on your feet.

[QUOTE=Brazil Rio]well, I DO NOT recommend to a foreigner to go alone to uruguaiana area (SAARA), specially if you have no portuguese skills.

I am carioca, living here for a lifetime and I don't feel safe there.

Welcome,

Brazil Rio[/QUOTE]

What part of Rio do you live in? I know some cariocas that hardly ever travel out of their own district. I can tell they don't feel completely comfortable a few blocks from home. But Uruguiana is your city centre for goodness sake. Not the poshest bit admittedly. Saara can get extremely crowded. Maybe some people would feel a bit claustrophobic. Especially if you are well turned out. But daytime around there is much like any other market, barring places like Delhi's GB Road. It's safer than a lot of Rio markets, much less markets elsewhere in Brasil. I wouldn't feel safe about wandering round with a bulging wallet that might get pickpocketed but even that is a bit hypothetical. But if I get murdered behind the Metro, you can always say you were right. ;)

[QUOTE=Christopherd]What part of Rio do you live in? I know some cariocas that hardly ever travel out of their own district. I can tell they don't feel completely comfortable a few blocks from home. But Uruguiana is your city centre for goodness sake. Not the poshest bit admittedly. Saara can get extremely crowded. Maybe some people would feel a bit claustrophobic. Especially if you are well turned out. But daytime around there is much like any other market, barring places like Delhi's GB Road. It's safer than a lot of Rio markets, much less markets elsewhere in Brasil. I wouldn't feel safe about wandering round with a bulging wallet that might get pickpocketed but even that is a bit hypothetical. But if I get murdered behind the Metro, you can always say you were right. ;)[/QUOTE]I find centro completley safe even late at night on a weekend.