Me on the beach

Footie, baby! (And possibly the most bizarre waterfall story ever told)

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September 18th 2006
So, after the initial nerves I have settled in really well. This is now my fifth and final (I think) day in Rio, and it has been a truly amazing, humbling and eye-opening experience. I have done so much since I updated last Wednesday, so I may just give you the highlights! On Thursday morning I began my exploring of Rio, with an American girl called Sarah, who I hit it off with straight awa ... read more

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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