The party boat

Ilha Grande

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February 14th 2007
On with the tour, Having had an awesome few days in Rio we met up with our GAP tour group on Tuesday afternoon (the 13th Feb). Our tour leaders name is Geraldine and she is our age and from Peru. She is really cool and always ready to help. She speaks Portugese, Spanish and English so it is good to learn a few more things. We currently have 7 people in the group which is great because it ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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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