Boy in a boat

15th October

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October 15th 2012
Very warm the last two days and have felt very lazy. Met some interesting people some on business here, another on holiday, and another who lives here. All have their stories to tell. The food in Brazil is quite different to home. I miss broccoli and carrots and vegetables. They drink a lot of fruit juices which are amazing but meals are very starch laden potatoes and rice with everything I am sur ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Búzios

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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