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Background: 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 the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.

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By davinbrazil
January 30th 2009

Na Ilha de Morro de São Paulo South America » Brazil » Bahia » Morro de São Paulo

Bay away from tourist center

Today, I shall compensate the until now lack of photos. I am in the island of Morro de São Paulo, and (if you get away from the touristy bits) it is really really nice. The beaches are superb, and I have never been in such a warm sea! The sea is so hot it's almost a relief to find a cooler current. I hope not to make too many people jealous. No comments today, pictures speak for themselves. [View Full Entry]

By davinbrazil
January 28th 2009

Week 2 of Classes South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

I must apologise for not having written anything recently, however it is harder when one stops travelling and has a fairly simple routine. However I suppose I can share a few observations and, of course, give some news. Firstly, the latter. I am now in my second week of Portuguese classes, and I am greatly enjoying them. It is challenging but satisfying to be confronted not only with the more basic vocabulary but also with more complex grammatical constructions of the language, which allows me to express myself more fully. I have now been joined in my classroom by Mathias, an [View Full Entry]

By Norwejon
January 28th 2009

Itaparica and setteling in Salvador South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

Beach on Itaparica

Hi! At the moment the internet at home is not working, so it is hard to update this blog as often as I would like. Well, I haven´t written anything here in a week and a lot has happened. The weather here is still great, it´s about 30 degrees and the sky is blue every day. Can´t complain about that. The weekdays here are starting to get a little bi t more regular. We go to school between 9 and 13, and after that we have lunch and then go to the beach. Our new hobby at the moment is beachtennis, [View Full Entry]

By potteringabout
January 25th 2009

Bom dia do Brasil! South America » Brazil » Bahia » Itacaré

Cristo Redentor

Brasil Brasil! Land of sun and sea and toned bodies - oh yes indeedy, I´ve arrived! First few days were in Rio (pronounced Hee-o) in a little hostel a stone´s throw from Copocobana beach. Due to risk of muggings I didn´t take my camera anywhere in Hee-o but if you imagine the beaches were packed as it´s the height of summer, the sun was searingly hot, and little me was sat amongst it all like a little belisha beacon, the whitest, sweatiest thing in sight. There now, thats a nice mental image to start with :-) I did manage to do [View Full Entry]

By Norwejon
January 21st 2009

Night out... South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

Hola people! Day 3 is over soon and a lot has happened. I am on the run at the moment, but heres a short version of the last two days: School is surprisingly intense, good for the part of me that wants to learn portuguese, but hard when you go to bed at 4 and school starts at 8:50. The suns shines everyday and we enjoy the sun on a crowded beach. God bless the inventor of the thong ;) I have danced(tried to) salsa/samba with the locals for several hours. I have never seen a brazilian person laugh that much... [View Full Entry]

By Tunja
January 20th 2009

Getting ready for my Brazil trip South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

I am very exited about my trip to Brazil. I am gonna spend 17 days down there. I'll be traveling by myself half of the trip. I have been reading for a long time but the more I started to read the blogs the more made me feel like not to read. "The safety" issue is getting a bigger and bigger issue to me. I don't think I'm gonna keep reading the blogs. Excited? Yes! Kinda scared after reading so many getting robbed related blogs? Yes! Kinda annoyed after reading so many "don't do this-don't do that" kinda stuff? Yes! Is [View Full Entry]

By davinbrazil
January 20th 2009

Na Bahia South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

The Terreiro de Jesus in the pelorinho

I have now been in Salvador for 4 days. I do not know the place that well yet, and I am cautiously exploring it, so updates may become scarcer whilst I am here as there will be less travelling, and more studying. A few remarks: _ It is hot. Very hot. And extremely humid, too, as Salvador is only a few hundred kilometres away from the equator and the Amazon jungle. _ From the very evening I arrived I was confronted with the unique logic of my street's numbering system. The building I live in is number 299, but is located [View Full Entry]

A side street from the Terreiro de Jesus

More colonial architecture from the Pelorinho

By Diana and Diego
January 19th 2009

Chapada Diamantina South America » Brazil » Bahia » Chapada Diamantina National Park

Chapada Diamantina

Chapada Diamantina [View Full Entry]

By 240984
January 16th 2009

Brazilll South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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By Crazy Amy
January 15th 2009

Life´s a beach in Brazil! South America » Brazil » Bahia » Itacaré

Itacare

Life sure is a beach in Brazil! I had planned to spend the last 2 months of my trip devouring the Brazilian beaches and that´s exactly what I am doing after months of biking and trekking mountains, jungles and volcanoes. I am currently in the state of Bahia in a little seaside town called Itacare, 6 hours south of Salvador. It´s very laid back here and all about the sun and surf. After a huge week in Rio it´s now time to rejuvinate before hitting the city again for Carnival next week. The beaches here in Brazil I must say, have [View Full Entry]

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