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Carnaval and Carnage (Chapter 2)

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February 2nd 2008
If you guys thought we were rubbish in losing Brad for a day when we first arrived, that was nothing compared to the start of Carnaval day 2. Clearly hungover from the previous nights antics, Chris and I were how shall we say, somewhat less than spritely in the waking up and getting motivated stakes. Now the problem with us two being on Ipanema beach and everyone else being on Copacabana, is t ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Centro

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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