On the beach with Pati and Karine

Getting to know Floripa...

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October 4th 2007
I’ve been exploring the island and its beaches a little, not enough yet, but as it’s only spring the weather isn’t always great! My flatmate Patricia took me on a bit of a whirlwind tour of the popular surfista beaches - beautiful scenery and beautiful people! It was so nice to just sit on the beach, having a waiter bring lots of ice cold beer and battered shrimp - not a bad way to spend the ... read more

South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

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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