Liesel's Pansy Shell

The Green Coast - magnificent in every way!

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June 24th 2008
It's Liesel here - David has left me with a rather tough act to follow. Here goes.... After Praia de Sono we couldn't imagine finding a more spectacular beach, but Brazil is full of wonderful surprises, and the next day we stumbled upon Trindade - a rustic collection of 4 different beaches - the 4th being the most unspoilt of all, and also only reachable via a jungle trail. For me, this beach was ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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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