Sao Paulo Reports

[QUOTE=PaulSimon;2651643]Drinks were surprisingly expensive, I bought a few drinks for girls and myself and total bill came out to 545 $ for 6-7 drinks. In the hotel area I paid 85 $ for a gin and tonic which seems outrageous. Not sure if I was getting ripped off. It's not a large amount of money for us tourists but I don't like feeling like I got taken advantage of. Is this normal?[/QUOTE]I don't think you got ripped off. The girls probably drank Red Bull or tropical gin and they are expensive. If you stick to the beer, it's much cheaper.

[QUOTE=PaulSimon;2651643]Drinks were surprisingly expensive, I bought a few drinks for girls and myself and total bill came out to 545 $ for 6-7 drinks. In the hotel area I paid 85 $ for a gin and tonic which seems outrageous. Not sure if I was getting ripped off. It's not a large amount of money for us tourists but I don't like feeling like I got taken advantage of. Is this normal?[/QUOTE]Likely those were correct prices. Like scandallo, the mixers like Red Bull (maybe tonic if it came from a small can) are extra. The girl like to have guys order them a mixed drink that comes in a big glass that has liquor and Red Bull which cost around 90 r. My girl asked me specifically if she can order it and then the bartender repeated the order to me so I knew what I was ordering. My girl was happy to get it, so I didn't mind. These drink prices in scandallo are similar. Other drinks are cheaper and beers are 20 r.

The usual cover all night is 30 r without consumption or 50 r with all consumption. Just say 30 or 50 to them in Portuguese or English and they will know. Much cheaper than Scandallo's cover. I don't know if it ever increases for special events.

[QUOTE=SamaRiding;2649546]COVID cases are sharply arising again in Brazil as in the rest of the world presumably due to omicron. My guess it's a few weeks behind the US. So Paulo as a city has been very good in masking and vaccination. I don't remember temp check or vaccination checks in Scandallo with no social distancing nor mask wearing. It's a sex club which tends to attract people who are not risk averse. Each person has to judge what risk they are going to take. Being vaccinated with booster, your chance of needing hospitalization or dying is very very low with omicron. There is a greater chance of testing positive and unwanted being stuck in Brazil. Private hospitals in SP are really good. Albert Einstein Israelite hospital is the best hospital south of the US.

I will be in SP in a few weeks![/QUOTE]Most people at the establishment aren't wearing masks. I know a guy that caught Covid his 3rd day clinica hopping and he wore a mask in the lobbies. Even though most Brazilians are vaxxed its almost as bad as last year.

[QUOTE=Fewdie;2651733]Does entre to Brazil and the USA accept at home antigen covid test?[/QUOTE]I also was looking into this with the reports from Rio thread that antigen tests were not easy to get due to omicron. Even in June last year in height of delta in SP, there wasn't a problem in getting an antigen test in SP. But in the USA, starting this last Saturday private insurance is required to pay for 8 self home antigen tests per person per month. For a self test to be valid for travel, you need to take the test on televideo to a service and they will send you a report in 20 minutes. I ordered 6 BinaxNOW tests For $150 + 30 for overnight shipping from [URL]emed.com[/URL] I expect to get reimbursed by my insurance since my insurance did not put a price max per test (not sure if all insurance are the same). Even if not reimbursed it will be $30 per test. The [URL]emed.com[/URL] service is one recommended by United airlines. I will try it a few weeks and let people know if it works.

[URL]https://www.afar.com/magazine/cdc-approves-at-home-covid-tests-for-international-travel[/URL]

[URL]https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack?hsLang=en[/URL]

Are there any tests that we can get at the store that has televideo?

[QUOTE=SamaRiding;2651851]I also was looking into this with the reports from Rio thread that antigen tests were not easy to get due to omicron. Even in June last year in height of delta in SP, there wasn't a problem in getting an antigen test in SP. But in the USA, starting this last Saturday private insurance is required to pay for 8 self home antigen tests per person per month. For a self test to be valid for travel, you need to take the test on televideo to a service and they will send you a report in 20 minutes. I ordered 6 BinaxNOW tests For $150 + 30 for overnight shipping from [URL]emed.com[/URL] I expect to get reimbursed by my insurance since my insurance did not put a price max per test (not sure if all insurance are the same). Even if not reimbursed it will be $30 per test. The [URL]emed.com[/URL] service is one recommended by United airlines. I will try it a few weeks and let people know if it works.

[URL]https://www.afar.com/magazine/cdc-approves-at-home-covid-tests-for-international-travel[/URL]

[URL]https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack?hsLang=en[/URL][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Fewdie;2651868]Are there any tests that we can get at the store that has televideo?[/QUOTE]You can buy the Ellume test in stores and get this televideo service to monitor the testing for $20 (not including the test). Though I couldn't find anyplace with it in stock.

[URL]https://www.ellumecovidtest.com/travel[/URL]

FYI tests are not available at pharmacies here, you have to go to the public places.

I waited 5+ hours to get tested positive a few days ago.

[QUOTE=SamaRiding;2651842]Likely those were correct prices. Like scandallo, the mixers like Red Bull (maybe tonic if it came from a small can) are extra. The girl like to have guys order them a mixed drink that comes in a big glass that has liquor and Red Bull which cost around 90 r. My girl asked me specifically if she can order it and then the bartender repeated the order to me so I knew what I was ordering. My girl was happy to get it, so I didn't mind. These drink prices in scandallo are similar. Other drinks are cheaper and beers are 20 r.

The usual cover all night is 30 r without consumption or 50 r with all consumption. Just say 30 or 50 to them in Portuguese or English and they will know. Much cheaper than Scandallo's cover. I don't know if it ever increases for special events.[/QUOTE]Got it, thanks. I think the girls get a kind of commission when you buy them drinks. They always handed their card to the bartender with mine in the club, and in the hotel I saw the bartender pass 10 $ back to the girl. Will keep in mind that the girl likely wants to order the more expensive drinks and play accordingly.

Went to Prime today, had a pretty mediocre 1 HR session. 1 pop, CBJ, no kissing. Girl was hot and enthusiastic otherwise so can't complain too much, but just a lesson that I need to screen more I guess.

[QUOTE=Kfranchie;2651895]FYI tests are not available at pharmacies here, you have to go to the public places.

I waited 5+ hours to get tested positive a few days ago.[/QUOTE]Hopefully you are recovering! Do you think infections are widespread in SP? The official case numbers that I saw online for SP are going up but was not that high. I wasn't sure how believable were they. Rio numbers was much worst.

In regards to tests, That's a significant change from the last wave when I had no difficulty in getting a test at most pharmacies in moema. I guess when you stress the system, everything collapses and the number of tests are limited.

[QUOTE=PaulSimon;2651901]...Went to Prime today, had a pretty mediocre 1 HR session. 1 pop, CBJ, no kissing. Girl was hot and enthusiastic otherwise so can't complain too much, but just a lesson that I need to screen more I guess.[/QUOTE]You can use gpguia to check the review. Usually newbies are problematic. I don't think she will last very long with CBJ and no kissing.

I am debating between my visit to Brazil (SP and Rio) vs Columbia (Cartagena and Medellin)? Folks who been to both can help which one is better. It is about but what I am looking for is young hotties to bang (without condom if chica is hot as fire).

Columbia is going to be 9 hours flight for Vs. Brazil is going to be 16 hours flight so that's the only reservation I have. I am looking to stay for 7-8 days regardless where I go.

[QUOTE=Nounce;2652043]You can use gpguia to check the review. Usually newbies are problematic. I don't think she will last very long with CBJ and no kissing.[/QUOTE]Got it, thanks for the tip. I checked her out and the reviews have a lot of variance, some like mine and others where she is a lot better. Probably comes down to the individual chemistry.

Also worth noting that the prices at prime seem to vary day by day. I paid 250 for 1 HR yesterday, today it's 230 acc to website. I see some reviews paying 190. Not a huge difference either way.

[QUOTE=PaulSimon;2652199]Also worth noting that the prices at prime seem to vary day by day. I paid 250 for 1 HR yesterday, today it's 230 acc to website. I see some reviews paying 190. Not a huge difference either way.[/QUOTE]The difference might be because you are paying with a card. A lot of places charge extra for paying with a card which is usually 20 reais or a percentage in some places. The reviewers pay less because they get a discount.

[QUOTE=PaulSimon;2652199]Got it, thanks for the tip. I checked her out and the reviews have a lot of variance, some like mine and others where she is a lot better. Probably comes down to the individual chemistry.

Also worth noting that the prices at prime seem to vary day by day. I paid 250 for 1 HR yesterday, today it's 230 acc to website. I see some reviews paying 190. Not a huge difference either way.[/QUOTE]I think the regulars get a discount if they post frequently on the review sites. Half hour was 190 and full hour was 250.

[QUOTE=PaulSimon;2652199]Also worth noting that the prices at prime seem to vary day by day. I paid 250 for 1 HR yesterday, today it's 230 acc to website. I see some reviews paying 190. Not a huge difference either way.[/QUOTE]There was a price increase recently. It's now 250 r for one hour. They probably didn't change the price on the website. You can also do 30 minutes which is 190 r (I think). The 190 r price for one hour is the Florista discount price for reviews. Previously discussed here before if you search for it.