Just thoughts...

[MarkInTx]

... in response to Just thoughts..., posted by deatchef on Feb 22, 2002


John,

If your wife is in Brazil... what are you doing in the Dominican Republic? I don't understand that... for the difference of a couple hundred dollars, you're going to waste a week's vacation and go to a place that you aren't interested in... just cause its cheap?

Hey... I'll bet it's REAL cheap to go to Afghanastan. And the women there are taking off their veils now, and everything...

I mean... if you want to go to the Dominican Republic... great. But just to go because its cheaper seems shortsighted.

Save up your money and go where you want to go...

IMHO

[deatchef]

... in response to Huh?, posted by MarkInTx on Feb 22, 2002

Your so right Mark, It must have been 2 am when i posted that "thoughts message" after swooshing around from mexicanmatch..., intro's by Danilda, brazilgirls etc... I am definately not going to DR.
I suppose I was grobbeling about money because I just bought a house (my 1st) and was thinkin about saving for the right time (like when I have 5 solid women lined up and speak a little portugese, but F it, I'm goin'!!!!
Cost is around $557 from 5-16 to 5-26; from what i see on hotwire, (travelocity is $708) (Philly to Rio
Thanks for bringing me to my senses Mark, and others... I realize i need money to get married... That's not hard to figure out.
She is in Brasil you know. I just may stay and cook there, you never know, (Although, I'm a personal chef and "cater" to the upperclass.  I suppose I could find some of them there too!)
[Hey, I'll be the Chef at your new Agency/resort in Brasil!!!]

[Bueller]

... in response to Re: Huh?, posted by deatchef on Feb 22, 2002

You do need to get one before you go the first time, although it´s valid for five years. The basic fee is about $60. Be sure to leave yourself a few weeks for the process, or be prepared to pay an expediting service. I´ve heard you have to go to the embassy in person, but the embassy in Barcelona is letting me do mine by mail. My brasiliera friend called them on my behalf. She has been a godsend, and as I mentioned before, I met her because I ruined my favorite sweatshirt in a kitchen mishap and then met her at the clothing store where she works.

  Teo

[MarkInTx]

... in response to Don´t forget your visa to Brazil, posted by Bueller on Feb 23, 2002

Of course, my company is handling it...so what do I know.

But they ust started working on it and I'm going in two weeks. They seemed to think that 10 days was plenty, and they've done this before.

It's actually being handled through Amex travel FWIW

[Bueller]

... in response to Don´t forget your visa to Brazil, posted by Bueller on Feb 23, 2002

Here are two recent threads on the Thorn Tree about someone trying to get a visa to Brazil. They are somewhat contradictory, but you might want to read them before they expire and get pulled:

http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/thorn/repliesflat.pl?Cat=&Topic=568833

http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/thorn/repliesflat.pl?Cat=&Topic=567520&view=expanded&sb=5

[HappyInBrazil]

... in response to Re: Don´t forget your visa to Brazil, posted by Bueller on Feb 23, 2002

In reading the thorntree threads, I get the impression that it's difficult to get a tourist visa to Brazil.  This was not my experience last year when I recieved mine.  This was while in the US, so I really don't know about when you are travelling and try to get one overseas.  You can download the application and list of requirements over the internet.  Just be sure to send your paperwork to the correct office.  Anyway, here's the link to get anyone started, if they are interested.

http://www.brazilmiami.org/consulado/English/EnglishVersion.htm

As I remember I went to the Post Office and you can send your application (which includes your passport) with return reciept requested and the things you need for the SASE, which I don't remember all the details.  As I remember, it took 2 or 3 weeks.  BUT I would recommend getting it as soon as possible, in case of delays.

Also, if you are in Brazil, my impression is that your 90 day extension (if you want to stay more than the initial 90 days) is pretty much assured.  Just go to the Federal Police with your passport, your return ticket, and a credit card.

Hope That Helps

[stefang]

... in response to Huh?, posted by MarkInTx on Feb 22, 2002

If you can't afford to go to Brazil then how are you going to afford a wife? Remember she in all likelyhood will need a minimum of 6 months to acclimate to our ways and culture. This means you will have to pay for all her womanly needs and also the phone calls. Brazilians are very warm and friendly with their mothers. She will want to call home probably about three times a week. I would check with the guys already married what the exact expenses would be but it won't be cheap in the beginning. Another car? Furniture? Baby? Hairdressers, Women always cost more? At least you can cook for her a big plus. Good luck and if you do go to Brazil she may persuade you to move there a chef should be able to find a job, you are in one of those global professions that allows you to travel.