The entrance to the Guanabara Bay is very spectacular. It was 7 am when we were approaching one of the most picturesque places in South America – Rio has very spectacular location. But today the weather is hazy, hazy. No blue sky… Anyway – it was great again to pas along the Sugar Loaf, Copacabana before docking near the bridge… I used old method to reach the beaches from the cruise terminal : free taxi from jewellery shop. They left me in Ipanema. I saw the precious stones, they offered me a piece for 1400 USD then I said thank you and I took along walk along Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches. Memories… . On Sunday the beaches were full of tourists, pretty local girls – the Cariocas. Great walk, refreshing memories. In the afternoon I took the subway to Cinelendia stop (4,60 reais – you can use credit card) and walk to the modern cathedral with great stain glass in the roof. Few people know that just nearby -at the back of
Pertobras huge building is the last stop of Santa Teresa historic tram. Funny archaic car will up and down, crossing high viaduct – for just 20 reais.
Oh – I was happy walking back to the dock. A lot of homeless people sleeping on the card boxes, but also the strong presence of the police… What a day in Rio!
Now we will be sailing two days at sea to Buenos Aires – the cruise will reach the end… Ahoy!
