Sugar Loaf Mountain

SA Cruise: Day 4

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December 21st 2012
Friday is a day to relax and recuperate. Violet and I make a systematic tour of the ship. Its layout is typical of cruise ships, with dining rooms at the stern, entertainment areas at the bow, and numerous bars sprinkled throughout. Highlights include a nice library with a coffee bar, a nice bar called the Crow's Nest on the 12th storey with a panoramic view of where we're heading, and anc ... 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