Christ the Redeemer

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Visitors can take a train from street level up to the ticket area about halfway to the top.

We chose the second option, a van. It all but guarantees extra time at the top, after the last call for train passengers is given.

Along the way, our driver stopped at an adjacent mountain, giving us a different view of the city…

…and of Jesus Himself, and an option to take a helicopter tour. It was a bit sunny, in case you couldn’t tell. I don’t normally look like that.

The first good view you get is of the Lagoa, and Copacabana beach in the distance.

And then there’s this guy right here.

The statue has been restored several times over the years. And is taller in person.

Sorry.

Everyone was doing it…

In an effort to get the full statue in a picture, sometimes one must throw oneself on the floor.

I can see my house from here! (Not really)

Buildings and mountains everywhere.

Pão de Açúcar!

I really do love the view from up there.

The view from behind the statue. The fog was coming from the Atlantic Ocean.

At least Leo takes normal pictures.

Lights are reflected against the statue at dusk, making it a beacon all night long.

The city at night. Beautiful

Again, beautiful.

Cristo Redentor