View from the Balcony of our pousada

Porto de Galinhas

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February 23rd 2007
Sorry folks, but this one has to be short. I am currently outside of Recife in Porto de Galinhas. I spent from Saturday until Wednesday, all of Carnaval, in Rio with a bunch of friends. We had a great time. Mostly we just accompanied the street parties, blocos, and then went to see live music at night. On Tuesday night, we went to a club in Lapa, the colonial district of Rio, and saw live Sam ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

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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