Tiradentes, the man:  Joaquim José da Silva, 1746 – 1792, known as Tiradentes, or the ‘tooth puller’, was a leading member of the Brazilian revolutionary movement known as the Inconfidência Mineira, whose aim was full independence from the Portuguese colonial power … Continue reading →

Early drive around town before the crowds descend. Pity it was very grey and not much light so photo opp limited. Off to the township of Mariana….my accommodation was off the beaten track and was also quite an effort to … Continue reading →

Arrived in Belo Horizonte, capital of the Minas Gerais state, late last night. It has huge reserves of iron ore and manganese!! Slept well in my minimalist hotel (swear I was in mother Russia!)…and made my way to pick up … Continue reading →