The Brazilian guy in tanning pose 2

Rio de Janeiro

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December 6th 2009
Rio de Janeiro - 1st to 4th December The majority of the last day of November 2009 was spent on the bus that took us to Rio. We had checked out of the hostel after having some breakfast and updating some blog and then went to the bus station for our 1.30pm bus. The bus to Rio was a good one and although having to do a bit of polite asking to do a seat swap so Bowks and I could sit together w ... read more

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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