And again

Rio Rocks!!

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October 17th 2007
Although it seems ridiculous now with hindsight, we were really quite nervous about going to South America at all. Practically the whole continent gets a really bad press, and not just from outsiders either - our landlady in Malargue, for example, was really concerned when we told her we'd be going to Buenos Aires and warned us to be very careful that we didn't get shot! But even when we realise ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro

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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