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We're on the road to hell

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July 10th 2012
Tues Our ferry is at 12.30 so we have time in the morning to do a 2hr stroll to a waterfall and beach. Weather lovely and warm. We get back to mainland and hop on a local bus to take the 2hr journey to Paraty where we have 5 nights, before heading back to Rio for our last night. The journey is hell. We were aware that brazillian bus drivers were mad but this was ridiculous. Taking bends at 70 I ... 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