RIO

RIO CARNIVAL

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February 28th 2005
Arriving in Rio early morning, I made my way to the hostel, taking the shuttle bus, checked in quickly, Getting in to our dorm style room, 6 beds , was the 1st one to get here so got to chose the biggest and closest to the telly, yay! It is here in Rio where my Encounter overland trip begins, i think all the Dragoman and Encounter trucks meet up in Rio for the carnival then move on to follow their ... 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