view from near the port plus me

Another great day in the water

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July 5th 2008
Well, it´s the end of another first class day, but tinged with a hint of sadness. The weather was excellent for the first half of the day, clouds gathering during the late afternoon, and now, 7:30, it´s torrential rain. All the giant puddles that showed signs of shrinkage earlier today have been well and truly refilled. Tomorrow´s inevitable heat will create the perfect conditions for mosquito ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Fernando de Noronha

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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