Postcard shot 1

Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl...

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July 17th 2008
Tuesday 15th July I haven’t been able to get that song out of my head since we arrived in Rio. We were staying at a hotel only about two blocks from Copacabana beach and I couldn’t believe I was actually here. We headed off to see the Corcovada - Christ the Redeemer - the iconic statue and landmark of Rio. It's a bit of a trip to get there. We got taxis to the bottom and then ... read more

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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