Rio 2014-02-15 18.15.51

Rio

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February 17th 2014
Touched down in Rio on Saturday afternoon after a surprisingly pleasant 33-hour commute from Brisbane. The beautiful Andreia met me at the airport and navigated me through the labyrinth of cab drivers to find a taxi to take us to Botofogo - my home for the next 6 weeks. Initial reflection on the drive in to Rio; the Favelas occupy what must be some of the most beautiful locations on Earth. ... read more

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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