Searching for gold

Went down into an old gold mine, which was damp, cramped and a bit scary. Please note the shopping bag with food for dinner.

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Photo's - Ouro Preto

March 5th 2010
Hello, here are some pictures from our two days in Ouro Preto. Cute mountain village built in 1700's. It's an old gold minning town and plays a significant role the history of Brazil. ... read more

South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto » Chapada

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

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