Ipanema

Rio

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January 12th 2008
So we have landed. We will update this blog later as we have too much to do and little time to do it at the pace we can move in comfort. Nearly 40C here and it starts at about 28C at 9.00am! Done CTR and SLM - fantastic! Walked Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and found some interesting eateries. The hotel is located exactly between the two beaches. Just for Pam and Bernie we will start off ... 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