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.
July 5th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto Hey everyone!!
Had the most amazing time in Rio and really didnt want to leave! But had to as its soooo expensive!! Next stop was Salvador but decided to stop off at Ouro Preto on the way, to break ... 12 photos[full story]
June 26th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto Nicky: It is great to be back on the road again, it is the first time we have experienced buses in Brazil! And it is brilliant to be able to see a different side to Brazil, as we have found out over t ... 7 photos[full story]
June 10th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto HELLO READERS!
I miss you tons. But I know Labor Day is going to be amazing.
Before I forget about my first impression of Brazilians I wanted to write it down. First of all, on the plane down here I ... [full story]
March 25th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto Easter is taken quite seriously in Ouro Preto. In fact, they produce a whole programme of events for Semana Santa. It was a privilege being there and watching what goes on.
In the evening we go ... 13 photos[full story]
March 23rd 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto We had quite a journey getting to Ouro Preto. In Trancoso we bought bus tickets from an agency from Porto Seguro to Belo Horizonte. The agency was supposed to open at 9am and at 10 the young lady nonc ... 21 photos[full story]
March 21st 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto We are staying in Ouro Preto, but that’s the next blog! From there you can take a wonderful steam train ride out to nearby Mariana on the . It only operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday so tim ... 17 photos[full story]
March 10th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto Antonio Francisco Lisboa (Alejandinho) 1738-1814 (76) Son Portuguese master architect Manuel Francisco Lisboa and an un-named slave, architect, sculptor and cripple.
the hamlet sprawls on the hunch ... 26 photos[full story]
February 29th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto From Belo Horizonte I went to spend a few days in the former portuguese colonial town of Ouro Preto. Yes - another UNESCO world heritage site - Brazil is not all about Rio and carnival. During the gol ... 16 photos[full story]
February 27th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Belo Horizonte The next stop was a brief visit to Belo Horizonte, capital of the state of Minas Gerais and home of my friend Claudio, who I met nearly 5 years ago in Switzerland. Being one of Brazils new planned cit ... 12 photos[full story]
February 9th 2008South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Tiradentes Flew back to São Paulo for a few days. Marcio had been the wedding planner for a couple who were holding it at one of the fanciest buildings in the city and Vanessa was also working at it, so Emma and ... 4 photos[full story]
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