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Return to Oz

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December 5th 2005
Finally, finally, finally!!! I’ve finally returned to Brazil! And it has been a long time coming, too long really - it’s been seven years since I was last here as an exchange student. Even though I was very excited to return, as each mile passed by the more nervous I became about seeing everyone again and having to speak Portuguese. What will I recognize? More frightening, what won’t I ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more