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January 7th 2008
Monday 7th Jan Ship Time 1000hrs Home Time 1400hrs First of all, did you spot my deliberate mistake re Devils Island. The dates should have been; French stopped sending prisoners there in 1938 and closed it completely in 1954. No doubt you all noticed this error. To continue, the Brazilian authorities have been on board, clearance was given so we continued on our way along the Amazon riv ... read more

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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