P5050287

Amsterdam - Atlanta - Rio de Janeiro

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May 5th 2013
Second day in Rio. Nice weather, crowded and not like in the books : ) We do not advise to travel via Atlanta to Rio, 25 hours travelling. Arriving in Atlanta, we had to wait 2 hours to pass the customs - IT problems and the airport was stuck totally. Hmmm IT, Many people missed their connection.... Then we arrived in Rio without luggage. Still waiting on it ; ) It should arrive today, but t ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Ipanema

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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