Copacabana

Photo Blog

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February 28th 2011
Sul/Sud America Photo Blog A brief run down of my south american trip. Down to Rio in the first leg. Was refreshingly warm down there, especially compared to Chicago's biting cold. I didn't do much of the touristy stuff, like go do the sights (esp. on a tour bus-- yikes!!). I usually go about the place the way the locals do it everyday. Eat the way the way the locals do, go around the way ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

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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