Monday is a day off in Brazil because they celebrate their Independence! Besides that fact, we didn't notice much going on in the city, unlike Mexico, where Dia de la Independencia is turned into a whole month affair, with special colors, flags, parties, special dishes and costumes. Why is it so much easier to fully appreciate what a rich culture you have when you are far away??? I love and I miss Mexico, specially the "chiles en nogada" that I used to wait for every September!
Anyway, we decided to work in the morning and go out after lunch, we would go see the "touristy" places the kids don't know yet, so Corcovado was our first option.
We got there very easily and of course, had to wait in this HUGE line, but we're getting the hang of it. We actually thought it wasn't that bad, until you realize it's only one of three queues you have to go through. At least it's fun to watch all the different people, and all those tourists!!! (like we're locals, huh?)
The train is fun to ride, scary at some points, specially when it stopped in the middle of the tracks, at a 45 angle, in the middle of the jungle, trust me, it's not funny. But everyone seemed so calm and happy.
The train climbs the mountain and carries you roughly 770m (2,500 ft) upward- impressive!
Once you get off and see the massive sculpture you can't help but admire such a feat. You're holding your breath, watching the majestic art piece, and then you get a glimpse of the stunning view. You reach the top and see the mind-blowing scenery; the water, the mountains, the city, Christ. It's almost too much.
We were lucky to arrive there in time to squeeze into the tiny chapel and attend mass there!
And just before the sun set and presented its beautiful colors, we had some mango juice and took [yet more] pictures.
AAAHHHH! you have got to come see this for yourself! Trust me, you don't want to miss this.
Traveling light
'why is everybody looking at me?"
