Christo view from Santa Teresa

Ipanema/ Copacabana report II

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May 3rd 2008
Hello everyone My trip is quickly coming to an end so I this will be my last report for 2008. God willing next year, it will come to you from India or Vietnam/ Cambodia. Last we talked, I had just arrived in dreary Copacabana as it was overcast. I did find an amazing 3 bedroom apartment from www.rioapartmentrentals.com. I met the owner at his restaurant/ bar and he hooked me up with a sup ... 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