Rio de Janeiro 2002

We spent 3 days in Rio in 2002.

…Beautiful view sailing in. Excellent distant view of Christ

the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf.

Day 1

Took a jeep tour geared for nature lovers. Rode bus to Botanical

Gardens where we spent about an hour then boarded jeep and

rode through Tisuca National Park. The vegetation was lovely,

similar to a rainforest. From Chinese lookout we had a great

view of Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer Statue) and Sugarloaf

and a great view of Rio and Ipanema Beach.

Day 2

Took tour to Corcovado Mt. and Christ the Redeemer Statue.

It is very large, something like 400 ft tall and 150 feet wide.

It is famous worldwide and symbolizes welcome to Rio. On

return trip to ship we rode by Leblon, Ipenema and Copacabana

Beaches.

Day 3

Took morning helicopter flight over Rio. We went around Christ

the Redeemer Statue and flew over Sugarloaf and beaches.

Later we went to Sugarloaf and picked a good time when it wasn’t

very crowded. We had beautiful views of Christ the Redeemer

Statue, beaches and city.