CS autograph lamp at our host's home

Is it a hot flash or is it Rio?

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December 3rd 2009
Once off the bus we immediately find Rio to be a little more tourist friendly with more English signs and more English spoken. As with Beijing, Brazil is determined to have more of their people speak English in time for the Olympics 2016. We were in Beijing six months before the 2008 games and all I can say is, let's hope Brazil is more prepared. We grab a taxi and head to our Couchsurfing's (CS) ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Leblon

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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