Well it had been just over 7 weeks since my last visit; withdrawal (sp?) had set in, so it was time to either go in for detox or head south. I chose the latter. On my 3 previous visits i had stayed in Copa., but this time I decided to give Ipanema a try. Happily, the flight from Houston was uneventful, and when I arrived at GIG the driver that Kenn had sent was waiting for us.

Let me say that I travel for work and am spoiled rotten about the quality of my accomodations when I travel. My philosophy, screwed and skewed it might be, is that if I can't be just as comfortable on vacation as i am at home or traveling for business, I'd just as soon stay home. I have previously stayed at the JW Mariott (twice....nice but small rooms with an outstanding Concierge Lounge that often has complementary sushi), and the Orla (adequate, with an additional charge for visitors). I have avoided apartments after seeing several of them just off Copa beach (on Atlantico, Miguel Lemos and Bolivar.) I decided to give an apartment a try if I could find something nicer that wouldn't have an exorbinant price tag. I contacted Kenn from Ez-riorentals, told him what i was looking for, and the apartment he got me not only met but exceeded my expectations. Great, and a quite luxurious 2 bedroom 1 block from Ipanema beach, and just off the square that houses Hippie Fair. As has been documented by many, staying in Ipanema is quite different than ficando na Copa.

Btw, an added luxury was that it was just 1 block from Centaurus.

I have never previously been to Centaurus, after hearing many mixed things about it. While it is a bit more expensive than the other Termas, I found the girls to generally be a cut above the other Termas that I have visited. On my first afternoon I arrived at about 5PM and was stunned when I entered the boite. What garotas!!!!! Started out with about 5 guys and 20 girls, and by 6:00 there it was probably a dozen guy and 30 babes. By my ratings there were none less than a 7, averaging 8+, with plenty of nines (I really don't rate 10's).

Worked my Portuguese magic and Amerioca lines with a few of them until I was approached by a Carioca loira named Sarah. A fine looking woman, cute B's, sweet bunda and that amazing silky skin that is so typical of terma girls. After a long time swapping spit in the bar we headed back to the cabini. It is one of those unforgettably great experiences in life, passionately making out with one of these young beauties in the bar as she carresses your nuts and joint....but I digress. The cabini was the largest and nicest of those I've been in, with a nice queen sized bed, and there was no phone ring or flashing lte when we passed cuarenta minutos. Now back to Sarah, her looks were only outdone by the quality of her services. Highly sensitive and responsive, particularly after I shared some Vi-gel with her. Primo bbbj, passionate kisser a spinner who let me finish nqbs. I knew this wouldn't be my last encounter with her. Showered, went back to the boite where she kept returning to me, slipping me some tongue and eventually saying tschau. Tried to decide whether to head back to the apartment and rest or try another flavor. Was picked by another loira (michelle), and repeated an experience almost a incredible as the first. Went home to rest befor Terraco and maybe Help.

Just a 5 real cab ride from the apartment to Terraco Atlantico. Great weather and a fairly busy Thursday night. This was my buddies virgin visit to Rio, so we sat around the Terrace and gave him more of his basic Orientation. Had a nice dinner (I think the food there is terrific), plenty to drink, when I heard a shriek. It was Carla, a 24 y/o brunette who i'd done during August. She was all over me and wanted to make sure that tonight would be ours together. Her English is decent, nice smile, good body and I'd had a great time with her last time, so why not. She wanted to bring her friend Eva over to meet my buddy Mo. I found Eva to be a stunner. I usually don't like braces, but on her they were very cool. We decided to leave without even entering Help. A good time was had by all.

Much of the next day was spent catching up with my sleep and lunch at Corretao Ipanema for a pigout Churrascaria. Good, convenient and reasonable. Lots of walking and checking out Ipanema followed.

Back to Centaurus where I was quickly greeted by Sarah who told me she was sitting with an Italian guy who she wasn't very fond of and asked if she could be with me. Since I'd had such a great time with her....porque nao. This time we got the Suite which was quite nice and worthy of a double shot of love juice. She told me how much she wanted to spend time with me outside, which I would have been happy to do during the day, but at night Terma girls have already been too busy for my taste (pun intended.) Since, dog that I am, i was already preparing for my amiga to come in from Belo Horizonte, the rest of my days were pretty well covered until I'd put her on a bus on my final day. That said, I took her number in order to meet her on my final afternoon. Put the number inside my cigarette pack which i later gave to Carla, so that was the end of that. Couldn't leave Centaurus without one more taste so i hooked up with Shayla. Very cute but probably a bit chunky fo my taste. Fine kisser who was very proud of her natural titties. Decided to rest up and watch the debate and for the only time during this trip went to bed by myself. My amiga did arrive at 7AM.

Lots of girl friend time, beaches and loads of great food that was finished off by an incredible dinner at Marius Seafood. Not cheap, but wonderful!

Now, why didn't anyone tell me that my final day was a holiday (Children's Day). This put a crimp into my scheme of doing a drive-by on my way to the airport.

Took my chica to the bus station and then went back. For my last 3 trips i have used the same driver for much of my time in Rio. Roberto is a great guy who's got a ton of knowledge and is more than willing to share great out of the way spots. Since all the Termas and downtown apartments seemed to be closed for the ferriado, I tasked him with finding a good girl for me on my way out. He succeeded, and this is clearly something i'd never have gotten to without having a driver. He found a spot right around the corner from Monte Carlo called "Azuzinho 22". The place was decent. Certainly a step down from the classier Termas but it served it's purpose. There were 4-5 girls and the room that I was in had a queen sized be, AC, bathroom and shower. I chose Kelli a cute brunette 20 year old who gave a great bj and seemed to love what she was doing, at least for that hour.

Home sweet home for 3 days now and awaiting what seems to be my semi-monthly trip in December.

Good stuff. I feel ya. 3 months after my Virgin voyage, I'm taking the plunge for 2 months, and will extend indefinitely if it's what I reckon it will be. Sounds like you had fun, how can one not thought? =)