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Arrival in Cidade Maravilhosa! Rio

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June 26th 2012
Smoothest landing ever, one hour at passport control while Brazillians all get priority. Finally arrive at Apartment Fort Knox! Barred with a security Gaurd-up in a shaky lift to the top floor - for a wonderful view of a nearby Favela. Ventured out for a Buffet,in a restaurant called Frontiera, a pay by the kilo type of place but we didnt get this and our poor waiter was pulling his hair o ... read more

South America » Brazil

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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