Leaving Rio...
A view of the Favelas (slums) on the way to the airport. These "homes" were built on top of each other spreading up the hills from the expanses of swampy ground surrounding the city and airport.
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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]
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] Blog: A week in Rio ...
Date: December 2nd 2008
Date: December 2nd 2008
