The redeemer himself

Road to Rio

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December 8th 2006
A short stop of one day in Buenos Aires, but unlike last time, this time there´s a summer feel to the place, so great to watch the world go by at a street cafe. Only enough time in the morning to have a look at the Casa Rosada (no sign of Evita or Madonna), and then a short hop to Rio. We're so lucky to get there without a hitch, as we learnt later there was a major air control problem over much ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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