Having a rest at the top

Copacabana - bringing in the New Year!

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January 3rd 2007
Finally, the long wait was over...we pulled up onto Copacabana beach! The drive from the airport was an interesting welcome to Rio, we saw many strange and shocking sights of favelas, bare footed children - that were more than happy playing football in the streets. Our home for the week was Copacabana Tropical Hostel, just 5 mins from the famous beach. After a bit of exploring we saw the white ... 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