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Copacabana for the new year

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January 3rd 2008
Wow, what a few days.... On New years eve, Shane and I met with Newton (out hostel owner) and a few other guests in our hostel for drinks before heading down to the beach for new year to watch the famous firework display. He gave us each a Caipirinha which is a famous Brazilian cocktail made with rum, lime and sugar. It was extremely refreshing. Then we headed down to the beach with what seemed l ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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