The Rocks

A Beautiful Day Indeed

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June 15th 2006
So today was the most beautiful day I have had since coming to South America. I am here in Florianopolis, Brazil, a small island off of the southern coast and the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, and it is here that I have had hands down the best and the worst days of my journey. I’ll start with the best: today. I woke up at 5:50 a.m. and took a shower while watching the sun rise over t ... read more

South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

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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