Looks like the trees from Ta Phrom in Cambodia. Nature making use of a man made wall
Lots of these little fellows in a park in Rio
A white peacock
A peacock
Flora and Fauna from our walks around Rio.
There were so many Jackfruit and other trees like avocado growing wild. Hundreds of Jackfruit trees on the tram ride to the statue of Christ the Redeemer. .
Statue of Christ the Redeemer
The statue of Christ the Redeemer is viewable from almost everywhere in Rio de Janeiro
The statue can be seen from almost everywhere in Rio.
This is a replica of the statue at the main church in Rio.
There are always lots of people visiting the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer
Sugarloaf Mountain
On our way to Sugarloaf. Cable car goes first to the shorter flat topped hill before a second cable car takes you to the top of Sugarloaf.
Imposing view of Sugarloaf from the hill in the middle.
A bit of fun with Sugarloaf Mountain which is said to resemble stacks of cut sugarcane shaped like, well, Sugarloaf.
Helicopter takes off from the middle hill of Sugarloaf taking tourists on a scenic joy flight.
Christ the Redeemer overlooks Rio.
Looking from the top of Sugarloaf down to the first hill and middle cable car station.
Small beach near the cable car. Not Copacabana but just as popular.
Copacabana beach - the long one and the smaller beach is next to the start of the cable car. Both are packed with people, chairs and umbrellas.
Copacabana beach on the left and the Christ the Redeemer statue above Helen’s head.
Copacabana Beach
One of our favourite photos
Another one without us.
Another stunning view from the Rio city end of Copacabana beach.
Looking from Forte Copacabana back along Copacabana beach.
Another photo from the fort which is a military base with a fantastically preserved gun fortification. Worth the visit for that and the views.
Looking up towards the suburb of impamena
Aquaduct
Historical aquaduct in the centre of Rio which is used for the historic tram line almost 130 years in operation.
Close up of the tram. We took a ride on it.
Another photo of the aquaduct
Mosaic Stairway
Another set of mosaic tiled steps. Very popular.
Helen sitting on the mosaic stairs.
Looking down the staircase is never quite so pretty
Ruins Park
Ruins park. A ruined mansión has been converted into a park and great art exhibition area. It offered many framing shot opportunities.
There was an exhibition of women’s art on display showcasing 23 women from a variety of locations and backgrounds.
The aquaduct photographed from ruins park.
Downtown Rio. The Pyramid structure in the centre is the main Cathedral.
Cathedral
Cathedral
Outside the Cathedral
Massive stained glass windows rising maybe 15 storeys
Stained glass
There is so much more to Rio, I hope you like this short snapshot of our adventure in Rio de Janeiro.
