Getting geared up

Diving in Arraial de Cabo

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July 18th 2008
Polly: Had the most awesome day yesterday. Ross & I went out on a boat around the neighboring islands and went diving and snorkelling. The weather was hot and sunny, the winds were calm and the visibility was great. I was really nervous just before as I hadn´t dived for yonks but after about 30 seconds of very unproductive, rapid breathing I chilled out and sunk to the bottom. After a ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Arraial do Cabo

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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