An early start and no rain so its
off to the Cable Car station to go
up the Sugarloaf .
The trip is in two parts stopping on a
lower lump at 220m with view points facilities and the
base
for helicopter trips (That buzz over the
yacht all day). Boarding the next cable car for the final
leg
we ascended to 396Metres. For a change
the summit was clear and we had fantastic views over Rio.
Model of
Sugarloaf
Going up
Copacabana in the
background
Not only in Gibraltar
That night we head for the Sambadrome and the Carnival
along with the rain and several thousands
other people.
After walking miles and looking for the way in, and tickets we chance
upon an unattended
turnstile access that peoples seem to be walking through
unhindered so we follow, good move
great stand overlooking the start of the parade and
free.
Comments not needed
At 3am we decide to
leave early but we are not alone. The Metro is shut ! and all taxis full, but
luck is
with us as we board a bus we are assured
is going our way. Driven by and ex Formula 1 driver
with
a death wish we are finally deposited
outside the Iate Clube de Rio. All we have to do now is
find
the Waterman to take us to the
boat.
Bob the Blog.
