Flamengo v Botafogo

Rio de Janeiro, Day 3

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February 25th 2006
After a bit of a lay in after a big night at the Red and Black ball, me and a friend got up and dragged ourselves to the beach. Not just any beach, but one of the most famous in the world, Copacabana!!! It was great weather and the beach was busy. I had a quick swim, and we just chilled out and people watched. We were just outside the Copacbana Palace Hotel, where the Rolling Stones and Ma ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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