Sao Paulo City

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We emerged at dawn to look round the noisy city, found a great breakfast coffee shop called Bella Paulista set a block back from the famous main drag called Avenida Paulista. The coffee bar had a huge mural with a picture from the 1930's showing the large houses and gardens on the tree lined streets. Now is different with the financial centre and the Arts. There is a picture here for Tommy - things don't look too good for City Group here!

We went on a trip round the City taking in all the sights. I would not say SP is a tourist haven but we had a really great time taking in the city culture! The central market was a great experience and the shopping in the boutique district was pretty spectacular.

We were recommended a restaurant by the BA crew (Figueria) which had a great big fig tree in the middle. Great food and decor - but we had to catch the flight to Rio in the morning so not too much night life for us.

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Photos

Profits a bit slim?
I guess the profits are a bit squeezed here!

Fancy a Snack?
Guess even Niall would not finish this one

Japan Town
Plenty of lanterns in this town

Notre Dame in Sao Paulo?
This is just like a old cathedral, but is only about 30 years old

Brazil at Play
eating out of course - at the local market

The Obelisk
Something to do with the revolution!

Boat Hotel?
This is an odd hotel - portholes for windows. The views are pretty good too!

And now that view
Told you so

Comments

[Laura Ramsey]

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