Amy 6th Birthday Cake

RETURN TO THE SOUTHERN PANTANALS

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May 24th 2010
On Amy’s birthday morning we were up and at the bus station by 5.30am, then on a bus to the Pantanals again. This time we stayed at Pousada Santa Clara, a Hostel International place, another 15km along the Pantanal Road. As soon as we got there, Amy was ready to start celebrating her 6th Birthday. We gave her cards and presents and she was as excited as if she were having a birthday par ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pantanal

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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