Photo: Christ the Redeemer watching over Rio de Janeiro

If you ever go to Rio, don't miss a scenic helicopter flight over the city. This was one of the highlights of my short trip there.

The day before, we took the train up to Corcovado and couldn't see anything through the thick clouds... but the following day, clouds opened up and...

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