Samba dancers

Crossing Brasil

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February 23rd 2006
Saturday the 18th. We packed up and left Iguassu, and today was a long 11 hour drive to Curitiba. Had had a great night out the night before seeing a performance of local dancing with a live band, and then clubbing in Iguassu, so just slept most of the long journey on the bus. We arrived at our campsite and it was now night. It started raining, and the campsite was wet and muddy. I was feelin ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

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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