Rio de Janeiro
August 2006
Amanda and I travelled to Rio as part of a conference trip (ICDE2006), getting there a few days early to have a holiday.
The grand view from our helicopter ride, looking over the Jesus figure down to the Sugarloaf. Copacaban beach, where we stayed, is on the top right.
From another angle, looking toward Ipenema beach in the distance over the lagoon.
We stopped to refuel on the Sugarloaf, and had to get out. Looking back towards the Jesus figure.
Ipenema beach in the foreground, with Copacabana leading around to the Sugarloaf. Our hotel was right in the centre of the picture - a short walk to both beaches.
Copacabana beach from the air.
From the Jesus figure, looking down on Ipenema beach and the lagoon.
You just had to do it.
Copacabana beach at ground level. The patterned footpaths were everywhere in Rio, with different patterns for different areas.
Having coffee on the military fort, looking back along Copacabana beach. Not a bad spot.
Ipenema beach (note the different pattern on the walkway)
Same beach from the other end. We did a LOT of walking.
The cable car to the Sugarloaf.
Spectacular views back from the Sugarloaf. Jesus figure just disappearing into the cloud as a front moved in.
Looking back over Copacabana beach. Our hotel is on the far point, and we walked to the Sugarloaf 4 times before we finally got to get up it (the cable car was being fixed)
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