Rio de Janeiro Photo 13

Rio de Janeiro

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October 21st 2007
Hi All, Here are some pix from Rio. We had a great time there visiting the Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, and hanging out on the beach. Ipanema was our favorite beach. Also, Garth particularly enjoyed the churrascarias (steak houses). They have a big Italian influence, so there are lots of Italian restaurants, and they always serve a wonderful variety of breads. And, of course, those Brazilian bikinis w ... read more

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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