The Sister and the Sugar Loaf

Christ Above

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October 2nd 2006
So far, our weekend had been good and we had enjoyed almost everything. The weather, however, had turned out badly - wet and cold, it was not the Rio we were expecting. Granted, they're only coming into spring over here now but there had to be some sun here somewhere! In a situation like this, there's only one man to turn to - JHC Himself. We hadn't seen the iconic statue most of the weekend becau ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro

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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