Me and my boys

Tears in the Classroom

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July 7th 2006
Well, I had my leaving party with the kids yesterday. Tears were shed (not just mine) and it was very sad. Trying to explain that I had to go back to work was a little difficult as they figured that I should just stay with them as they didn´t want me to go home. I got a lot of messages written in my book and they´re all really touching - in fact, every time I read them it makes me want to ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » 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