View from our Hotel

Day 1 and 2

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March 4th 2006
Hello to all back on home turf! I am writing this from the lounge of our hotel, the “Intercontinental Rio” in the district of Sao Conrado in Rio de Janeiro. Out my window, I can see the beach with waves rolling in, and lots of locals running and swimming in the warm water. I just finished tanning by the poolside at the hotel, where we were entertained by a group of men playing “Pagode” ... read more

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

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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