The deserted extremity of Salinas Beach

World in My Eyes

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August 11th 2008
Alright. I've bought the one-way plane ticket. The backpack is out, and clothes are strewn all over the room. Camera and accessories are being cleaned and checked. Checklists full of crucial action items are being made. ... Action items are being subjected to severe procrastination. But the lists look nice and professional! Theme music from The A-Team is being played on an around-the-clock ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pará

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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