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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 MariaS ntti
November 22nd 2009

FAREWELL RIO DE JANEIRO 22.11.2009 South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

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FAREWELL RIO DE JANEIRO 22.11.2009 Huomenna matkustan executivo-bussilla kaksikymmentäkolme tuntia Foz do Iguaçun putouksille, joilla sijaitsee Itaipun voimalaitos. Sehän juuri pamahti ukonilmassa pari viikkoa sitten. Koko rannikkoalue pimeni. Kaksikymmentäkolme tuntia! Se konkretisoi, miten valtavan suuri maa Brasilia on. Se on maailman viidenneksi suurin talous. Asukkaita noin 200 miljoonaa. Mielipiteeni Riosta on kaksinainen. Kaupunki on kaunis ja elävä. Kaupungin topografia ja arkkitehtuurissa näkyvät historian kerrokset kiihottavat mielikuvitusta. Musiikki - samba, bossa nova, p [View Full Entry]

By Jobbergsma
October 21st 2009

RIO - HOOFDSTUK 1 South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Rio - Christo

G´day! Daar zijn we dan eindelijk! Momenteel heb ik er drieënhalve week Rio de Janeiro (een grote stad in Brazilië voor de distopografen) opzitten en nu de zon sinds een paar dagen eindelijk is gaan schijnen leek het mij voor het thuisfront gepast om even het schitterende klimaatcontrast bloot te leggen, aangezien ik heb gehoord dat het kwik in Nederland onlangs onder de symbolische ondergrens van nul graden is gedoken. Als u nu klappertandend achter uw beeldscherm zit, geef dan de thermostaat een slinger of haal uw winterjas uit de winterkast die u elk jaar met lede ogen open [View Full Entry]

By Twinkle85
October 5th 2009

First day South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

So we finally arrive in Rio De Janeiro, the free upgrade was a bonus on the flight and got to the Hostel late on. The Hostel seems nice people are friendly and the decor is a little 1980s but we are here and we can explore tomorrow. [View Full Entry]

By Mike and Jess
September 24th 2009

Typical Start...or the lack there of South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Well, we made it. That´s surprising considering the trials it took to get here. I want to say thanks to Brad for taking me to Checker Auto Parts to get a new battery for my ´91 pick-up that was sitting void of life in the middle Fox street at 9 pm, 8 hours before I had to be on my way to the airport. After an hour and a half wrestling with the ol´SOB we got it started and I made it home. Jess and I made our morning flight after three hours of sleep. 24 hours of airport inflation [View Full Entry]

By Lizzy and Rick
September 22nd 2009

RIO South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Sun Rio Hostel

So we arrive in Rio after the 6 hour bus journey which wasn't bad at all...infact we drove through some wonderful scenery. At the bus station we went to get a taxi however one company refused to take us as we didn't have an address of where we needed to go, just a general area (Botafogo). Luckily another company understood English so we could explain we're heading to an area to find a hostel...didn't realise that would be problem. The driver was desperately trying to pursuede us against going there as it was more for locals and not many hostels around [View Full Entry]

By SineadandPhilippeRTW
June 14th 2009

Sugar Loaf & Maracana South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Cable Car

What day is it? "Is it Sunday today?" A definite good sign when you are trying to wind down is when you forget what day it is. After spending the rest of Friday hiding out from the rain we decided that we had enough of doing nothing and determined that we would get going on the touristy things. First up after a relatively painless accommodation change was tackling the Sugar Loaf. I was sure that Philippe would be sitting this one out what with his dislike of heights and all, but to my surprise and great pride, he bought his ticket [View Full Entry]

By stewartgetslost
May 17th 2009

Beer and beanbags South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Flamengo beach and the city

You know, I had a title all lined up for this blog. It had been kindly donated by Michael Paynter, but events overtook me, and the title was changed. But Mike, you can take solace in that you have been namechecked in a world famous blog. Well, maybe not world famous, but perhaps famous in England. At least my mum and dad read it occasionaly. So then, Rio de Janiero. The very mention of the place is enough to get you mugged apparently. But I've been around Latin America quite a while now, and consider myself pretty street smart, so I [View Full Entry]

By MickPurcell
April 11th 2009

MARACANA STADIUM South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Maracana stadium

Don´t mind the date on the photos. Need to get new camera. It kept on displaying same date on all photos Maracana Stadium Local teams play in Semi Final. Flamengo v Fluminese Result 1 - 0 to Flamengo. Brazil as far as I know won the World Cup here when they hosted it. It seats over 100,000 people. There was a game where Brazil were in the final and the stadium held a massive 200,000 people. It´s no longer allowed nowadays. This football match was the highlight of Rio for me. The atmosphere was electric. I never experienced anything like ever [View Full Entry]

By Vix83
March 19th 2009

Been upto way too much since last blog South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Right this may be abit long winded especially since I haven´t written a blog for so long and we´ve been upto so much, I´ve also copied in Nic´s blog to save me a little time, I´ll add that to the end for u, as its a little more detailed, although don´t get too bored with all the writing. Right where do I start.... Carnival was amazing, one of the best weeks of my life. One massive week long party of samba and street parties. We were lucky enough to have Michelle come and join us for the party in which she [View Full Entry]

By HayleyandSimon
March 6th 2009

Rio de Janeiro - Feb to Mar 09 South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Our 27hr bus ride from Salvador to Rio was reasonably pleasent, the chairs were comfortable and they reclined to almost flat with a leg rest, the only bad thing was that we were seated at the back of the bus right next to the toilets! Being next to the toilets on a 27hr bus trip full of gringos with Brazil bellies is the last thing you want. We managed to get by with the beautiful scenery. The vast difference from the outskirts of Salvador (very barron, dry and poor) and Rio (very green, lush and more wealthy) was amazing. The 27hrs [View Full Entry]

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