View from our room

October 16th

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October 17th 2012
I could get used to waking to the sound of the sea and birds singing 'peek-a-boo' quite a distinctive call. Went for a walk along the beach before breakfast and Steve went for a swim no one around that early just the man putting out beach umbrellas and a fisherman getting his nets ready. After yet another delicious breakfast we walked up a hill then down steps to a very small beach with three boat ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Búzios

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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