Sand Art

Christ the Redeemer & Copacabana Beach

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August 29th 2008
Christ the Redeemer was beautiful. We were able to navigate our way there with no problems. Afterward we spent some time on the beach. We certainly were able to confirm the fact that all Brazilians are proud of their bodies despite their size or lack of exercise. Those Brazilian bikinis are everywhere. We saw more people wearing them that should not be wearing them than we did people who fill ... read more

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

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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