Greetings from Sampa! We had a nice relaxing day yesterday. Went to Parque de Ibirapuera. Absolutely beautiful. Sunbathed to the max in 32 degrees. Locals are friendly, and helping us out with the buses etc. A nice man took us all the way to the park from the bus stop - quite a way. After the park, we decided to visit the irish pub - All Blacks. Spoke to our first Brit. He is a waiter called Joe - nice bloke for a cockney! Up till then the beer was 60p a bot...

Hello Everyone, Just a quickie to let you know we've arrived safe and well. The flight was excellent, good food and plenty of free booze (we must look like drunks). We've managed to negotiate the airport bus and underground system to get to our hotel, it took a bit of pointing and talking louder but slower in English !! Bonjour san miguel !! The hotel is very clean, but the views not up to much, see first installment of photos, coming soon. The views pick...