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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]
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] Blog: CARNAVAL!
Date: February 9th 2008
Spent the next weekend in Sampa before heading to Angra Dos Reis on the coast of Rio De Janeiro state. Junior (a friend who I also met in Dublin) had joined us by this point and the six of us squished into the car for the 6 hr drive. We were staying in a house that was literally on the beach. The lush green mountains nearby meet the ocean here and we spent our languid days swimming, eating and rea ... read more
Date: February 9th 2008
Spent the next weekend in Sampa before heading to Angra Dos Reis on the coast of Rio De Janeiro state. Junior (a friend who I also met in Dublin) had joined us by this point and the six of us squished into the car for the 6 hr drive. We were staying in a house that was literally on the beach. The lush green mountains nearby meet the ocean here and we spent our languid days swimming, eating and rea ... read more
