Paraty - The canoe

Brasil

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November 14th 2006
Hi all, We have just finished up our time in Brazil and now heading into Ecuador Roosters of Rio... Both Jem and I enjoyed Rio with one notable exception - we got a pretty bad dose of sunburn! On the first day in Rio we decided to chill out on the beach to recover from the night flight and a few hectic days in London before we left. Fortunately (for me) I've gone a pretty reasonable shad ... read more

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

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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