Copacabana Beach
Thursday morning we put our toes in the Copacabana white sand and the crystal waters of the Atlantic and soaked up a little sun. Mom and Dad even enjoyed a nice stroll along the beach. And Graham, well, he ate sand.
Corcovado Mountain
Later that afternoon we took a train up through the Tijuca Rain Forest (the largest urban forest in the world) to Corcovado Mountain to see the statue up close and take in the bird's-eye views of the city. I am amazed at the sights each time I go! I think my parents were too. As for Graham, I think he preferred his first train ride and playing pick-a-boo with the little boys sitting behind us.
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| The stadium in the background will be the site of the 2014 World Cup |
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| Sugarloaf Mountain |
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Completed around 1931, this imposing art deco statue stands over 30 meters tall and was constructed with soapstone. There is even a quaint little chapel at the base of the statue.
Tijuca Rainforest
