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Petropolis - The Misty Mountains of Rio State

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April 9th 2008
As it had clouded over in Paraty we decided to leave the coast behind for a few days. To do so we had to travel first to Rio de Janeiro, but only to the bus station, the city will have to wait. The coastal road was magnificent, even in the dull lighting provided by the leaden skies. The road takes you past the two nuclear power plants and even on a day like this, the coastal waters seem an eerie i ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Petrópolis

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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