isla grande boat trip

sun sand and the postage stamp bikini

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December 8th 2005
Well i have to say after my rather unfortunate start to this expedition things have begun to take a turn for the better. I last left you somewhat tired after a rather gruelling trip to Rio, although i have to say that having arrived it was definately worth it. What can i say about Rio, as you fly in you see a sprawling city, surrounded by mountains, it even has mountains in the middle of the city ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Foz do Iguaçu

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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