burying harry in the sand

Ihla Grande

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June 11th 2009
Hello all from the lovely island of Ihla Grande. After a few hours on a private minivan and a short boat ride we reached our colourful little hotel on the small island. It´s a pity about the weather as it has been slightly overcast but at least it wasn´t raining! The Island is very small with a few nice restaurants, bars, hotels and jungle walks, boating activities. We didn´t have a great deal ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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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