Tag Archives: Brasil

Save the Rainforest-Use a Condom

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Timberati

Yup, according to the BBC, “The Brazilian government has begun producing condoms using rubber from trees in the Amazon.” Read about it here. Why do I try to write fiction? You can’t make this stuff up.

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Brasil – Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Timberati

Segunda-Feira 18 Março 2008 The ride from Buzios to Rio de Janeiro airport is just as easy due to Mario’s excellent driving. After an hour on highway BR-101, we come upon the Rio harbor and can see the now-familiar landmarks … Continue reading →

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Brasil – Búzios Tchau

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Timberati

Segunda-Feira 17 Março 2008 Búzios We are ready to go. Packing took very little time. We decided that everything would need to be washed when we got home. Those items we had washed two days ago are still wet. Humidity … Continue reading →

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Brasil – Búzios Palm Sunday

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Timberati

Domingo (Palm Sunday)16 Março 2008 Búzios We hoofed into Búzios centro twice (mind you I had few complaints). On the first trip our plan was to use an ATM, get some folding cash, a cafezinho, and wander about a bit. … Continue reading →

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Brasil – Búzios Artisan Community

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Timberati

Sabado 15 Março 2008 Buzios The town of Buzios is made up three settlements on the peninsula—Ossos (Bones), Manguinhos, and Amamaçao de Buzios. There is also one on the mainland called Rasa. Buzios is called the St. Tropez of Brazil. … Continue reading →

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