Rio de Janeiro actually has some really nice bike paths, and they have a pretty lake in the middle of the city with very well-kept bike and jogging paths all the way around. You can even see the famous Christ the Redeemer statute in the far distance across the lake.
Check out the helicopter circling the statute.
After a pretty tiring uphill end to the ride, we finally get to the botanical gardens. The entryway actually reminded me a lot of Palm Drive at Stanford.
There was even a Claw-like fountain at the end of the path.
Ian made the most of this exercise in macro-photography.
Ian figured we'd leave it to Jim and Ann to provide the genus, species, and accompanying reference information.
I, of course, had my umbrella with me at all times China-style.
After another bike ride back to the hostel, we were royally famished. Perfect, because today was the day we would try out the authentic Brazilian barbeque experience. So much meat!
(although, to be fair, I'd like to draw your attention to the huge plate of salad I'd gotten to balance out the meal)After lunch, the clouds started moving in, so we decided to leave Sugar Loaf mountain for another day.
Instead, it was time for a drink at the rooftop bar of the Hotel Othon. We passed some elaborate sand sculptures along the way.
The view from the Othon bar was worth the walk over there.
Especially after the sun went down.
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