15 Aussies traveled to South America at the end of May, beginning of June 2012 to learn what pilgrims might expect and encounter at WYD Rio 2013. They went to Rio, Iguazu Falls and Lima. Here is part 1 looking at Rio de Janerio.
Familiarisation to Rio Part1
Aleteia - published on 07/17/13
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