Maracana from the Cristo

Rio de Janeiro and Paraty (April 15th to April 18th)

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April 18th 2006
This entry is a little different then many of my others. I have tended to keep my feelings out of most of the entries and instead offered general descriptions and observations. When I have had to, I have described my feelings in very general terms: "I like," "I don´t like," "it was fun," "there was no one there." But, something happened back home - the death of a friend - which really marked m ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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