Rio and Sugar loaf mountain

All good things must come to an end...

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September 4th 2006
Rio... We have been a little unlucky with our Brazil weather (but it is winter) and have had some rain whilst in Rio. Nonetheless it is clearly a very beautiful city. Some would say that its the most beautiful in the world and I wouldn´t argue with that description. Theres something about it...more than either Sydney or Vancouver has. We´re staying in a small hotel in Copacabana. I unfortuna ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

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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