Campinas
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Crewmember
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Joined APC: Nov 2010
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Campinas itself is not that exotic as it’s an inland industrial city. I’m sure there’s some fun stuff to do but I never ventured out aside from dinner/drinks with the crew. The go-to spot is the Catedral do Chopp. It’s a fun restaurant/bar. Brazilian style steakhouse. They’ll bring a table top grill and you can cook your own little slabs of meat. They often have live music as well.
Also there’s a fantastic little trattoria style Italian restaurant called Cantina Fellini that I highly recommend.
You’ll need Uber to get to and from the restaurants. Uber is super cheap down there from what I remember.
I suppose it’s possible to get to São Paulo or the beach for the long layover but I’ve never done it.
Bring an extra coffee jug so the ramp agent can fill with hot chocolate for the flight home.
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
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#10
This is REALLY bad advice.
EVen though Immodium is OTC (non-prescription), it should not be taken unless your Dr recommends it.
That is because if you get food poisoning, it will keep it in your system longer - which is the opposite of what you want.
The best thing it to take Pepto (the pills are easy to carry). They can even be taken prophylactically.
The above advice comes from my neighbor, who is a board certified in internal medicine and travel medicine specialist.
EVen though Immodium is OTC (non-prescription), it should not be taken unless your Dr recommends it.
That is because if you get food poisoning, it will keep it in your system longer - which is the opposite of what you want.
The best thing it to take Pepto (the pills are easy to carry). They can even be taken prophylactically.
The above advice comes from my neighbor, who is a board certified in internal medicine and travel medicine specialist.