Has anyone seen Chris?

Carnaval 2008 (Chapter 1 - New Arrivals)

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January 31st 2008
The eagle has landed!! Just kidding it´s only our arrival, though with the size of my nose you could be easily fooled. 8 of us (some of the guys we did our trip with) arrive into Rio at the same time and quickly disperse to our accommodation. Chris and I are in the upmarket area of Ipanema, two blocks back from the beach and all the others are staing one bay along in Copacabana. Straight away ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Ipanema

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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