Museum of the Inconfidencia

Black Gold

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August 23rd 2007
Gus was a V6 Mercedes truck customised by Dragoman to carry up to 23 passengers. Happily we were 2 of only 8 people on this trip. Lucy and Franz were the drivers making 10 all together. On the way to Ouro Preto we all agreed to make a stop at Congonhas to see the collection of prophet and passion sculptures by Aleijadinho. Aleijadinho was a famous sculpture and architect who continued to sculpt ... read more

South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto

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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