Why does it always rain on me?

At one of the many different mechanic shops we have visited so far. Although his workshop looks like a dump, the owner was a real pro and, incredibly, has been working with Bandeirantes for over 40 years.

Beruka´s being a bitch!

April 7th 2007
For the last month, week after week our hopes of finally starting our trip were dashed as we found more and more problems with the car. The latest snag happened on Wednesday night when the rusted screws holding the engine in place came loose and one-by-one fell out as we drove. The car eventually gave up after all but two screws had popped out. With cruel irony, this happened right outside the hou ... read more

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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

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