Preparation for pirhana fishing!

Arrival in Brazil

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July 10th 2006
The Pantanal was our first experience of Brazil. We spent three days there, sleeping in hammocks (not the most comfortable of things!) practically in the open air and eating lots of carbohydrates! Our experince in the Pantanal was good for neither our bowels or our feet! However it was an unforgettable experience. ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pantanal

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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