Olinda

My First Disappointment

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March 16th 2010
As I mentioned from the last blog, I managed to book the last seat on the coach to Olinda, a small town about 5kms north of Recife and my chill out destination before my flight to Manaus. I had to wait in the bus station in Salvador for about 6 hours, giving me plenty of time to think about the last few days, home, family and friends and what lies in store from the next encounter. Time passed re ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Olinda

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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