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April 25, 2007 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Sao Paulo Packing Round 1. All these statement are true of Sao Paulo except NATION'S CAPITAL . 2. You'll need plenty REALS in your wallet to shop in Sao Paulo. 3 This official language of Brazil is also the predominant tongue heard in Sao Paulo. PORTUGUESE 4. "Paulistanos" is what locals call SAO PAULO RESIDENTS. 5. The city's SUBWAY system, inaugurated in 1976, is the largest of its kind in Brazil. 6. Traca da Republica held every Sunday is the city`s most popular STREET MARKET. Picture: statue with horses and men Departure Round 1. Ponto Chic Restaurant originated a famous sandwich called the BAURU. 2. President Bush and Brazil`s President LUIS I. LULA DA SILVA met in Sao Paulo in 2007. 3. "Sao Paulo Confessions" is a 2000 CD recorded by this late Brazilian musician. SUBA 4. Sao Paulo is located in the hills of SERRA DO MAR . 5. The 150,000-seat MORUMBI Stadium is evidence of the Paulistano's passion for soccer. Picture: large building with red beams on top On Tour 1. Sao Paulo was founded in 1554 by JESUIT missionaries. 2. This large park has trails amid lagoons, free Sunday concerts and numerous museums. IBIRAPUERA 3. An entire museum is dedicated to this Lithuanian artist who made Brazil his home. LASAR SEGALL 4. Ayrton Senna was a great RACE CAR DRIVER until his death at 34. 5. The Banespa Building, opened in 1947, was modeled after this U.S. skyscraper. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 6. This major airport is within the city of Sao Paulo. CONGONHAS 7. Liberdade is the city's ASIAN district. Picture: rounded building 8. The oldest drinking establishment in Sao Paulo is BAR BRAHMA. 9. Instituto Butantan, an affiliate of the University of Sao Paulo, is devoted to research on SNAKES . 10. History buffs will enjoy the fascinating Museum of JAPANESE Immigration. 11. "Boca do Lixo" is Sao Paulo's RED LIGHT District. 12. The nearby district of Ubatuba is best-known for its BEACHES. Bonus Question One This Brazilian architect's Copan Building is noted for its famous curve. OSCAR NIEMEYER Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Brazil is Sao Paulo found? Area 4 Picture: curved awning-like structure with large pipes Slide Show 1. The landmark Bandeiras Monument in Ibirapuera Park commemorates this group of people. PIONEERS 2. The red-trimmed MUSEUM OF ART has been called the city's ugliest building. 3. The landmark 550-foot ITALIA Building was named after the immigrants that built it in 1956. 4. Oscar Neimeyer also designed the seven-building complex called the LATIN AMERICAN MEMORIAL . Clues for next destination: Hartford Yale University New Haven Mystic Seaport |