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An over-laden electricity pole outside the Rocinha flavela  
   

An over-laden electricity pole outside the Rocinha flavela

Rio de Janeiro - The End of One Road & The Beginning of Another

August 21st 2007
Well my friends, I made it to the end of my journey around the world. As places to finish a year long trip go, Rio de Janeiro is just about as good as it gets. It really and truly is one of the most beautiful and scenic cities in the world, with beautiful beaches full of beautiful people, and skyscrapers jostling for position amongst densely forested hills and mountains. When I arrived in Rio the ... read more
South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian Flag 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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