claire in our room

Last days in Rio

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January 14th 2008
Only now am I beginning to understand the city of Rio...it takes time in such a big and crazy city. It has been great to go to street partys, stumble upon amazing music and hurtle through the city in buses and taxis... ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Santa Teresa

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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