Ilha Grande

Brazil

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July 23rd 2008
Brazil was not originally in our plans because of its sheer size we knew we were not going to get to see much in the time we had, plus we knew it was going to put us way over budget (and it did), but we were so close to the border at Iguazu that we could not resist. So we crossed over the boarder and went to the Brazillian side of the falls. Very impressive once again, much better view of the wh ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pantanal

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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