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PART 5 - BACK TO THE ALDEA

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October 1st 2009
The following morning, I had my usual 1-2 km swim that accompanied most of my baths in the lake. I glided through the still black waters surrounded by jungle in the glorious morning sun. The further I drifted from all the families doing laundry and dishes, the more exotic the sounds of all the strange birds got. I knew I was peeking into a world seldom seen by people like me. It was like the most ... read more

South America » Brazil » Amazonas

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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