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| On a throne in the forest |
On the way to the Iguacu Airport we decided to tour a beautiful Bird Sanctuary. What great specimens of unusual birds we saw there! It was a lovely stroll through a park like setting.
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| Scarlet Ibis |
We had a 1-1/2 hour flight and landed in Rio at night about 7:30 p.m. The tour company transported us to our comfortable hotel which is located about a block off of Copacobana Beach. We had a 6 hour tour of the city today. We took a cog railroad up to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Views were spectacular.
Later we took a cable car up to Sugar Loaf. Again, just gorgeous views of the bay and Atlantic Ocean. The group all ate together tonight on the Copa Strip bordering the ocean. Rio is a gorgeous city. Tomorrow we have a favella tour on the schedule!
Today we took a morning tour of Rio's favellas, poor areas that are perched on its hillsides. The guide explained why the favellas sprung up near the high rent districts and the plight of the people who live there. We toured Rocinha, which is home to 150,000 people. Most are hard working people, but unfortunately there are drug lords living there. At first they were good to the people, but now they spread terror. The government is trying to step in with police and military protection. A good portion of our tour money is spent to help support the schools and for other efforts to help the people who live there.
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| We pose beneath Christ the Redeemer |
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| Cable Car to Sugar Loaf Mountain |
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| View of Rio's harbor |
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| Overlooking Rio from Sugar Loaf - Copacabana Beach |
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| Secretary Bird |
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| Toucan poses for us |
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| Richard & Joanne surrounded by birds |
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