The Favella

Oi from Brazil

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October 1st 2007
Oi (Hi) We have finally arrived at our destination after a long and adventurous journey. Not a good flight as I had a small panic attach when in the middle of the night on the plane two men put their rucksacks on and one crawled!!!! up the isle and the other ran behind him and dissapeared through the curtain! Where were they going! Everyone was asleep except for me and Louise cos I had to wa ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

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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