Rin & Marcon - soaring like an eagle

Hanging out in Rio

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February 20th 2008
Sun 17th On Saturday night Rin and I went out to dinner with Adriana owner of the Rio Backpackers Hostel. We were introduced to Adriana and Rio backpackers through Dave Greig. Thanks very much Dave! We had a great dinner in Santa Teresa which is about 20 minute drive from Copacabana where the hostel is located. We talked a lot about the fevallas including the various mafia or 'co ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro

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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