We went into the flying saucer!!!

Since I learned of its existence, I wanted to go and see it for myself. Oscar Niemeyer, a Brazilian architect designed the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) in Niteroi, a city abot 40 miles from Rio. The building is a flying saucer sitting on top of a hill, overlooking the ocean, islands and to the far right accross the ocean, the splenderous city of Rio de Janeiro. I have also learned that jaw dropping views are the norm here, and this was no exception to the rule, even in the foggiest of days.
We drove accross the 10 mile bridge and landed in Niteroi, a busy port swarming with people seeking for cover under the constant drizzle, buses fighting over space with the other cars, vendors trying to get customers, and lost tourists- well, make it one lost tourist car (mine). Fortunately, we found a taxi driver who didn't mind getting wet while trying to explain, from car to car, the way to get there.

And there it was: majestically weather proof, the white saucer distinguished from afar, standing tall over the ocean.
We finally went in! The building is one of a class, its round shape naturally allowing visitors to have a great view of the exhibition and later on, a fabulous view of the outside. That alone was well worth the visit!
I wasn't too impressed with the exhibit, in fact, I had already seen a lot of the work at the MFAHouston, but I enjoyed it anyway.
After solving some puzzles made to resemble part of the work, the kids, Larissa and I drove through the city in search of a place to eat. We found a pizzeria that had a tv on with the local "futbol" game and had a wonderful meal.
Back home I have to start thinking about the time change, we go forward one hour, grrr, now we have to wake up earlier!