|
|
The famous Sugar loaf consists
of 2 peaks. The higher peak is Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf)
and the lower one is Morro da Urca (Urca Hill). The cable cars were first commissioned in 1912 and were renovated in
1972.My first visit here was in November 1999, I was to return again
in February 2000.
As so many others have done before me I carved my name on the trunk
of a small tree, one day I will return to check if it is still
visible!
|
 |
| |
|
 |
A picture taken from one of the cable
cars.
As we reach the top the view just gets better and better, the cable
car passes through a layer of dense cloud and the air becomes
chilled, as we emerge the heat from the sun returns once more, a few
more moments and we will be at our destination. |
| Night time in Rio and a whole different look and
atmosphere emerges, with the bright lights and the sound of
music and laughter all around. Although there is a reputation
for violence, I felt at ease walking at night. |
|
A picture showing
Sugar loaf 's beauty at night.
|
|
|
