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 18th 2008South America » Brazil » Pará » Belém Hey everyone!!
Survived the 6 day boat trip up the Amazon and finally have internet again so will get up to date on my blogs!! first of all.... Belem!!
Finally got to Belem after a 36hour coach ... 8 photos[full story]
February 28th 2008South America » Brazil » Pará » Belém Our last morning in Paraty was an early start, after which we were divided into 3 separate groups to head into Rio (our trusty truck Jack was in need of some TLC so was sadly unable to transport us), ... [full story]
March 4th 2008South America » Brazil » Pará » Belém Manaus era stata in un certo senso una delusione. Succede sempre cosě: uno va in un luogo sul quale ha fantasticato tanto (grazie all'aiuto di un eroe d'infanzia) e finisce inevitabilmente per trarne ... 7 photos[full story]
February 12th 2008South America » Brazil » Pará » Belém The Santarem, as boat is called, leaves Port at Belem and proceeds up waterways that are not always called the Amazon. A myriad of channels and tributaries are encountered as the Captain and his crew ... 24 photos[full story]
February 14th 2008South America » Brazil » Pará » Belém Sorry about the amount of photos. Please continue onto Page 2 to see the rest of them!
We expected great things of Belem. It didn’t disappoint but neither did it really live up to expectation ... 30 photos[full story]
February 12th 2008South America » Brazil » Pará » Belém Arriving late at night I saw very little of the Belem and definitely saw no mango trees. The mangoes in the market are huge but there are few trees to be seen even in daylight.
The taxi woman who w ... 21 photos[full story]
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