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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: Searching for Diamonds
Date: February 27th 2008
On Saturday the 23rd I left Salvador and got a bus to Lençóis, a 6.5 hour drive west of the city. The drive to Lençóis was a bit different - I had never seen scenery like this in Brazil. It was during the blazing heat of midday that we passed through other towns in this agriculture interior that seemed desolate, poor and ugly. The vegetation around wasn't very green - just scrub and cacti, wit ... read more
Date: February 27th 2008
On Saturday the 23rd I left Salvador and got a bus to Lençóis, a 6.5 hour drive west of the city. The drive to Lençóis was a bit different - I had never seen scenery like this in Brazil. It was during the blazing heat of midday that we passed through other towns in this agriculture interior that seemed desolate, poor and ugly. The vegetation around wasn't very green - just scrub and cacti, wit ... read more
