Sunset in Paraty

Brazil - Our Adventure Begins!

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June 15th 2008
This is the first entry on our blog and the first time using a blog at all. PS, David is doing the first one. We are in Brazil!! What an amazing country so far (read on). We arrived in Sao Paulo on Thursday 5th June (and yes I survived cattle class!) and after about two hours in rush hour traffic we arrived at the "Casaclub Hostel Bar". I have to be honest and say that after enjoying more ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

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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