Pantanal

The Pantanal

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August 14th 2007
The journey to the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland area, teeming with wildlife, was not a smooth one to say the least. I am quite used to the long journeys (here she goes boasting again!), but it’s true! One 15 hour bus journey (non-cama, standard) with a change over, a 5 hour bus journey, and then another 45 minute jeep ride into the Pantanal later, Sanj wouldn’t look at me. Why had ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pantanal

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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