The speaker and their companion, Bruna, are leaving their apartment due to internet connectivity issues. They were unable to resolve the problem and couldn't rely on stealing internet from the nearby Apple store. They decide to look for a hotel with good internet, visiting several options to compare prices and internet speeds. They eventually choose a hotel that offers a daily rate of $300, which includes food and drinks, and has a reasonable internet connection. They order food, set up their computer, and express satisfaction with their new temporary accommodation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is leaving their apartment due to an unresolved internet problem.
2. The speaker couldn't find a solution to the internet problem.
3. A security guard at the Apple store caught the speaker's attention when they were using the store's internet.
4. The speaker's friend Bruna offered to buy a spare modem to solve the internet issue.
5. The speaker needs 50 megabytes of internet.
6. The speaker plans to visit Starbucks to work and post a video.
7. The speaker is looking for a new place to stay with a good internet connection.
8. The speaker checks hotel options and compares prices.
9. The speaker finds a hotel with a daily rate of $180, which increases to $235 with a view of the city or beach.
10. The hotel rate increases to $275 with food included.
11. The speaker converts the hotel rate to Brazilian real (R$) using an exchange rate of 5.4.
12. The speaker calculates the daily rate to be around R$1,325.
13. The speaker visits a hotel and is quoted a rate of $300 per day for a couple.
14. The hotel room has a minibar with drinks and snacks.
15. The speaker orders food and drinks, including beer, and is charged a fee of $6 for room service.
16. The speaker tips the person who brings the food R$40.
17. The speaker sets up their computer and finds the internet connection to be reasonable but not as good as before.