Ben, Vanessa and Me

Ilha Grande

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February 1st 2010
Having decided I would spend the next couple of days on Ilha Grande (Big Island), located 2 hours South East of Rio, the transfer picked us up at 11:00 which would give us plenty of time to catch the connecting ferry at 14:45. I say us because I decided to go along with Ben and Vanessa (…even here I play my part as the 3rd wheel) although they had booked into different accommodation. The trans ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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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