Mmh, lovely jam

O beija flor and other little birds

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January 13th 2009
Yesterday, I said I would write about Ouro Prêto and upload some of my pictures, however, I shall have to renege on that promise, as my sprained ankle has been a bit worse. I have decided to take it easy (after all, I have 7 months) and stay at the hotel to rest my foot. As I was not really capable of moving around too much, I simply stayed on the hammock on the hostel terrace this morning, rea ... read more

South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto

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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