Markeplace

Touring Porto Alegre

---

January 27th 2008
We stayed in the Hotel Express, not far from the airport. After getting settled in our rooms, we went out looking for something for supper; walked a few blocks and came to a tiny cafe. We thought it was closed, because of the gate being shut, but the lady came to the door and had us come in and then promptly locked the gate behind us. 😊 She spoke no English, but after hand gestures, & ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Porto Alegre

---

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