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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: Final days in South America
Date: June 16th 2006
Before leaving Rio for the second-to-last time, I decided to meet up with one final insect. ´Mosquito´ was the nickname of my legendary hang gliding guide and he was a very interesting chap, having lived and glided all over Britain, Japan and China. He had the indestructible air of a superhero. I think I too would have made a good superhero. My alter-ego would have been ´Lagerman´, complete wi ... read more
Date: June 16th 2006
Before leaving Rio for the second-to-last time, I decided to meet up with one final insect. ´Mosquito´ was the nickname of my legendary hang gliding guide and he was a very interesting chap, having lived and glided all over Britain, Japan and China. He had the indestructible air of a superhero. I think I too would have made a good superhero. My alter-ego would have been ´Lagerman´, complete wi ... read more
