Brazil - The first leg. Rio de Janeiro (Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Botanical Gardens and Laranjeiras) March 5th 2013 We ended up doing a lot of the major sights towards the end of Carnaval, because the weather was so rainy when we first got to Rio (we shipped off to sunny Salvador quicksmart, we were too pasty to hang around in clouds.) The sights were busy, as nearly a million people visit Rio during Carnaval, so avoid doing this if you can, though we only really got annoyed at Christ the Redeemer.<br style= ... read more
South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Jardim Botânico 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
2 thirtysomethings taking a break from our careers to explore some of the world, aka the mid life crisis tour of South America. We both enjoy food, wine, beer, photography, music, film, fashion, art and design and seeking out new ways to have fun. Looking to get as much out of South America as we can in 6 months, starting in Brazil and ending up in Columbia via Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Equador.... full info