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Just got my visa back from NYC consulate and got the 5 year one --- yeah!
Curious: Is 5 years now the norm for visas??? I remember when I did it in 2005 it was hard to get the 5 year one.
I just got the year one in 2005.
Have things changed or did I get lucky getting the 5 year?
[QUOTE=Steve 99]Just got my visa back from NYC consulate and got the 5 year one --- yeah!
Curious: Is 5 years now the norm for visas??? I remember when I did it in 2005 it was hard to get the 5 year one.
I just got the year one in 2005.
Have things changed or did I get lucky getting the 5 year?[/QUOTE]Now the norm.
[QUOTE=Steve 99]Just got my visa back from NYC consulate and got the 5 year one --- yeah!
Curious: Is 5 years now the norm for visas??? I remember when I did it in 2005 it was hard to get the 5 year one.
I just got the year one in 2005.
Have things changed or did I get lucky getting the 5 year?[/QUOTE]I'm curious did you use a visa service or go through the process yourself? I got a 5 year visa the first time but I went to the consulate myself. I'm in the process of renewal but I have to use a visa service because I don't live close to a consulate. Hoping for a 5 year visa, as I go to Brasil at least four times a year.
[QUOTE=Iceberg Slim2]I'm curious did you use a visa service or go through the process yourself? I got a 5 year visa the first time but I went to the consulate myself. I'm in the process of renewal but I have to use a visa service because I don't live close to a consulate. Hoping for a 5 year visa, as I go to Brasil at least four times a year.[/QUOTE]Yes --- visarite out of Jersery. $205.00 USD -- slow service.
[QUOTE=Steve 99]Just got my visa back from NYC consulate and got the 5 year one --- yeah!
Curious: Is 5 years now the norm for visas??? I remember when I did it in 2005 it was hard to get the 5 year one.
I just got the year one in 2005.
Have things changed or did I get lucky getting the 5 year?[/QUOTE]
5 year visas were always the norm, it was just a few cases of either some guys with the bad luck of the draw and a couple of consulates that were getting a rep for issuing out 90 day visas.
[QUOTE=Exec Talent]Most of the agencies have someone on staff who speaks English so it is best to ask. My advice is to first select a girl that you like. If things are going well, ask her to recommend another girl from the agency to join you. Usually they arrive in a very short time. Result, 1 hour with first girl then dupla for an hour and 1 hour with the second girl.
In duplas, there is a significant difference in the experience based upon the chemistry between the girls. Also, if you want the girls to interact, you might want to mention to the agency that you would like girls who enjoy sex with other women.[/QUOTE]Since we are on the topic of multiple GDP's...I am planning to recruit for a TLN festa and would like some advice from guys who have done this before.
By festa, I mean about 4 completa GDP's that will be recruited on a Saturday and provide both 12 holes and companionship for me and my wingman through the rest of the weekend.
I'm thinking of recruiting my small flock of GDPs from BA85 on a Saturday afternoon and understand that the going rate is ~R100 for Centro TLN...does anyone have experience with this, or a better idea for staffing this party? .
I'm suspecting that I may have trouble finding girls who don't have something family-related to do on Sunday, and wondering where to put the personal stuff so that it doesn't get stolen out of the apartment...any advice on staffing or safety would be appreciated.
I'm on the west coast and I picked up my 5yrs visa 2 weeks ago. all the literature I read about brazilian visas said 1 yr for US$130. Its the norm now.
[QUOTE=Steve 99]Just got my visa back from NYC consulate and got the 5 year one --- yeah!
Curious: Is 5 years now the norm for visas??? I remember when I did it in 2005 it was hard to get the 5 year one.
I just got the year one in 2005.
Have things changed or did I get lucky getting the 5 year?[/QUOTE]
I'm planning my maiden trip to Brazil this October. I looked at the Brazilian embassy site and it looks like I need to apply for my visa from the Los Angeles Consulate. Any suggestions on a good visa service? (or any to stay away from?)
Thanks, Reef
[QUOTE=Iceberg Slim2]I'm curious did you use a visa service or go through the process yourself? I got a 5 year visa the first time but I went to the consulate myself. I'm in the process of renewal but I have to use a visa service because I don't live close to a consulate. Hoping for a 5 year visa, as I go to Brasil at least four times a year.[/QUOTE]
Although we have many Rio veterans on this forum, we also have some who are new to Rio and may be looking for a guide book. I have read them all and find the Lonely Planet guide the most insightful.
[url]http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/Primary/Product/Destination_Guides/City_Guides/Americas/PRD_PRD_2182/Rio+de+Janeiro+City+Guide.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302026102&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441765968&bmUID=1250684926083&lpaffil=lpcomsearch-shoplinks[/url]
Also, some good information for free on their site:
[url]http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/rio-de-janeiro[/url]
[QUOTE=Puta Playa]Since we are on the topic of multiple GDP's...I am planning to recruit for a TLN festa and would like some advice from guys who have done this before. I'm suspecting that I may have trouble finding girls who don't have something family-related to do on Sunday, and wondering where to put the personal stuff so that it doesn't get stolen out of the apartment...any advice on staffing or safety would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
Very true...lots of girls are really off on sunday.
I once hired a girl from a clinic to come TLN after work and that was ok during weekdays but sunday NO! no way to convince her: she wanted to stay with her kids...
So select first a non-mother one!:)
In case there is not a sufficient safe, I usually keep the sensitive stuff (that might be stolen by WG's, that means the laptop, money etc) into my suitcase with the locker.
Very true they can run away with the suitcase, but that gets a bit weird and if one is scared of such, then better hire a separate place:)
[QUOTE=Exec Talent]Although we have many Rio veterans on this forum, we also have some who are new to Rio and may be looking for a guide book. I have read them all and find the Lonely Planet guide the most insightful.
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I second that. Still has some gaping holes, even the 'updated version,' but you miss so much of Rio without a basic non-punting guide and LP is def the best of the bunch.
(Their 'Brasil' is good too, but a bit unwieldy. I cut the relevant pages out with a sharp knife and sellotape them back when I get home.)
[QUOTE=Christopherd]I second that. Still has some gaping holes, even the 'updated version,' but you miss so much of Rio without a basic non-punting guide and LP is def the best of the bunch.
(Their 'Brasil' is good too, but a bit unwieldy. I cut the relevant pages out with a sharp knife and sellotape them back when I get home.)[/QUOTE]
LOL, I am an ass, I got a copy a month ago, and I was lazy and did not read it, and now I can't find it. But glad to know its worth getting. Thxs.
[QUOTE=Exec Talent]Although we have many Rio veterans on this forum, we also have some who are new to Rio and may be looking for a guide book. I have read them all and find the Lonely Planet guide the most insightful.
[url]http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/Primary/Product/Destination_Guides/City_Guides/Americas/PRD_PRD_2182/Rio+de+Janeiro+City+Guide.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302026102&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441765968&bmUID=1250684926083&lpaffil=lpcomsearch-shoplinks[/url]
Also, some good information for free on their site:
[url]http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/rio-de-janeiro[/url][/QUOTE]
You are right. I find Lonely Planet guidebooks the best not just for Rio and Brazil, but for just about anywhere (with a few exceptions; their Central America and Maritime Provinces of Canada guidebooks are duds).
Viagra, Cialis, etc. in SP and Rio?
Any recommended and trustworthy pharmacy would be well appreciated.
Thanks
Rex
[QUOTE=Rex Feral]Viagra, Cialis, etc. in SP and Rio?
Any recommended and trustworthy pharmacy would be well appreciated.
Thanks
Rex[/QUOTE]Any pharmacy has in different configurations.
Compare prices.