Day 3, Part 1/3: Holy the Redeemer

This morning we were on our way at 7am, to get up to "Holy the Redeemer" before it opened to the public. A bit of a cloudy day, but it was still 27 and barely enough drops to call rain.



The train station to Corcovado ("hunchback") mountain; you can see the little red train in the back middle.

Corcovado is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, as it is 780m of solid granite. Also, the
rail line was the first electric rail line in Brazil.


Christ the Redeemer is made of soap stone and took five years to build; the base is made of black granite. His arms are open, welcoming everyone to Rio who enters Guanbara Bay. It is one of the only articles where Jesus is not weeping or sad.


View from above, looking towards Flamengo area (our hotel).


View from above. (The large ring is a horse racing track)


View from above, towards Copacabana beach.

After "Holy the Redeemer!" it was back to bed (at 10:30am!) to prepare for tonight's festivities, the first portion of the parade, starting at 9pm and lasting until 3:30am!


<3 Krystle