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Pantanal

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February 15th 2008
In Paraty our first nights of camping were postponed as the weather was so wet that the campsite was pretty muddy so we upgraded to a hostel! The hostel was idyllic and the next day was quite sunny so went for a swim in the sea and swam out to a little island. The next two days were spent travelling, only stopping for lunch and toilet breaks. It sounds boring but the days actually go quite fast ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pantanal

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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