Ipanema Beach

Rio - Thongs and Brazilian ninjas

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October 29th 2012
<span><span><span><span><span>Rio! Terrifying drive from the airport to the hostel. Driver was watching the F1 on a little TV and I think he was just a little bit caught up in it. We came inches from death on several occasions, but he was kind enough to slow down and point out Christ the redeemer. That was nice of him. Staying at a place called Walk On The Beach Ho ... 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