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Brazil

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April 21st 2013
Hi everyone!!! Rach and I have now been in rio for five days and we are LOVING IT. Absolutely loving it. Dad, mama, why do u not visit Alison more often!! Granny spoons I can see why u and grandpa have made many ventures out here-Alison's house is beautiful! Rach, Alison and I have nicknamed ourselves the 'rio gals' (that's gals NOT girls) anddd cadu is not involved because he i ... 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