Marcos fighting with the coconut

Natal, Rio Grandee do Norte, Brasil

---

January 10th 2008
So after three flights and more than 30 hours of travelling, I finally arrived in Natal where my trip would begin. It was just a very short visit (2 1/2 days!) after I managed to get in contact with my friend Marcos, whose family is from there, right at the last minute. Although Marcos told me that we would be staying at his family holiday place, I did now expect to be greeted by 16 people!!:-) He ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Norte » Natal

---

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