I left Lisbon early in the morning returning the rental car, to get TAP flight to Sao Paulo GRU. The flight was okay- I managed to get 2 meals and plenty of beer. In flight entertainment was slightly limited and I always get pissed off when people recline their seats.
Arrived into Sao Paulo on time in the evening- first impressions of the airport are a bit shabby. Had to get bus to terminal (long ride) before waiting literally ages in the baggage reclaim area. When I came out Alexander and Anderson where waiting for me. They drove me through Sao Paulo to Consolacao where they live near Centro. We saw a few football stadiums on the way. They are the nicest people and were great hosts. We went out for pizza locally. Pizza in Sao Paulo is awesome- this was one of the best pizzas I have ever had, the Bohemia beers was also great. Consolacoa is a hip part of town,quite alternative Rua Augusta, but also quite a few strip clubs- this aea used to be the red light district although it is changing.
Woke up for a great breakfast with Alexander and Anderson. We talked much including about England and english food. They were great hosts. Later my parents arrived from Rio. Jefferson, Hivy and their son joined us for lunch. We had great Cipirihana and I talked football at length with Jefferson recounting various goals from Maradonna to Drogba. Much beer and alcohol was consumed.
We had feijoada for lunch which was great very meaty followed by passion fruit dessert. Aso I had plenty of Brazilian coffee- excellent stuff. I continued to admire the view and of Sao Paulo and talk to their cats. Later we headed to the supermarket which was enjoyable. Food is amazing in Brazil. Got plenty of beer and tropical fruit. Also started hottie watching- there was one stunner in the supermarket for sure.
Arrived into Sao Paulo on time in the evening- first impressions of the airport are a bit shabby. Had to get bus to terminal (long ride) before waiting literally ages in the baggage reclaim area. When I came out Alexander and Anderson where waiting for me. They drove me through Sao Paulo to Consolacao where they live near Centro. We saw a few football stadiums on the way. They are the nicest people and were great hosts. We went out for pizza locally. Pizza in Sao Paulo is awesome- this was one of the best pizzas I have ever had, the Bohemia beers was also great. Consolacoa is a hip part of town,quite alternative Rua Augusta, but also quite a few strip clubs- this aea used to be the red light district although it is changing.
Woke up for a great breakfast with Alexander and Anderson. We talked much including about England and english food. They were great hosts. Later my parents arrived from Rio. Jefferson, Hivy and their son joined us for lunch. We had great Cipirihana and I talked football at length with Jefferson recounting various goals from Maradonna to Drogba. Much beer and alcohol was consumed.
We had feijoada for lunch which was great very meaty followed by passion fruit dessert. Aso I had plenty of Brazilian coffee- excellent stuff. I continued to admire the view and of Sao Paulo and talk to their cats. Later we headed to the supermarket which was enjoyable. Food is amazing in Brazil. Got plenty of beer and tropical fruit. Also started hottie watching- there was one stunner in the supermarket for sure.
We checked into the apartment which is fairly basic but serviceable. I was keen to go out so had a wander down lively Augusta, had a Brahma beer (the average stuff- not special) and got some matches for the stove. I would loved to have made a night out of it even though I was on my own, however I am staying with my parents in an apartment. Athough spending no money, the compromise is ultimate freedom. Still I think I experienced the scene just by walking around and also saw a bit more of Ave Paulista. One thing I liked is that despite looking very Gringo I was barely hassled at all- just one guy from a strip club invited me in.
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