The Old-Timey Streets of Paraty

Much of the architecture of the city has not changed for 250 years or more. Except maybe those utility poles and transformers... I'll have to get back to you on those.

Laundry, Shrimp and Danish Math: In That Order

April 18th 2006
If I had to describe, in one word, the weather conditions during our departure from Ilha Grande yesterday - and you weren't going to let me make up any words - I think that word would be monsoon-tastic. Ilha Grande had shown us everything she was prepared to show us and no more. Luckily, those things had turned out to be pretty sweet... the amazing beach that transcended matter, the swe ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

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

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