Rio (2); Imprisoned.

Rio (2); Imprisoned.

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February 27th 2007
Monday 19th February to Thursday 22nd February 2007. After the general excesses of the weekend Monday arrived with me feeling less than energetic, a feeling exaggerated by the unusually high temperatures. Seems global warming literally is just that. By 2pm all week the thermometer has risen above thirty five degrees ensuring that, allied with the high humidity, you are feeling sapped of all ene ... 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