Canela in Brazil

Canela is a town located in Rio Grande do Sul.

 

the Cathedral of Stone/ Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
[Portuguese: Catedral of Pedra/ Catedral Nossa Senhora de Lourdes]

 

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the Ferradura Park/ Horseshoe Park 

[Portugues: Parque da Ferradura].

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- Caracol State Park -

[Parque Estadual do Caracol]

There was a waterfall called "Caracol falls 

[Portuguese: Cascata do Caracol]".

 

We found another waterfall upstream called "Corredeiras".
 

 

There are lots of tropical trees in the Caracol State Park.

We found a big tall tree!!
We hugged that tree and we got the power from the tree.

Episode of Canela

One of our Brazilian friends drove from Porto Alegre to Canela. Another one of our Brazilian friends waited for us in Canela. His family are from Canela. He brought us to the beautiful places in Canela.
There was the nature in Canela. Canela has peaceful atmosphere.
We were so nervous in the big cities like São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro because it was not so safe. On the other hand, we could be relaxed in Canela.
 

First, we went to see the Cathedral of Stone/ Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes [Catedral of Pedra/ Catedral Nossa Senhora de Lourdes in Portugues] which is located in the center of the town. It was a big beautiful Catholic church.

Next, we went to the Ferradura Park/ Horseshoe Park [Parque da Ferradura].
Ferradura means a horseshoe in Portugues. This Park was named as Ferradura" because the jungle shape in this park looked like a horseshoe. After we heard this story, we  saw the landscape again. It really looked like a horseshoe! :-)
When Tomo saw this landscape, Tomo was so moved. The nature made her cry.
We were overwhelmed by the greatness and power of the big nature. We felt human beings were very tiny comparing to such scale of the nature. We also felt that our worries were nothing and we even felt ashamed to worry such tiny stuff.

We also went to the Caracol State Park [Parque Estadual do Caracol].
In the Caracol State Park, there was a waterfall called Caracol falls [Cascata do Caracol]. When we went up along the river, we could see the another waterfall called Corredeiras. In Parque Estadual do Caracol, there are lots of tropical trees.
Walking in the park was enough enjoyable. While walking in the Caracol State Park, we found a big tall tree! We hugged that tree and we got the power from the tree!
 

Canela is famous for the natural parks. We think natural parks in Canela are powerful energy spots! We were healed by the power of the nature in Canela!

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* Downtown "Centro" in Rio de Janeiro

* São Paulo

São Paulo in Brazil

Arrived in São Paulo

 

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Liverdade district

(Japanese community district in Sao Paulo)

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a big rubber tree in Ibirapuera Park 

[Portuguese: Parque do Ibirapuera].

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There was a monument called "Monumento às Bandeiras" 

around the Ibiraquera Park.

 

 

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São Paulo Metropolitan Cathedral
[Portuguese: Cathedral Metropolitana de São Paulo]

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We found the people playing Capoeira, done in a Roda, 

at the corner of the street.
Two people were having a combat in the circle.
People who make a circle sing a song and play the instruments such as a Berimbau.
They have a combat by turns. 

 

 

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We went to the Municipal Market of São Paulo 

[Portuguese: Mercado Municipal de São Paulo].

We ate a big sandwich "Sandwich de Mortadela" in Municipal Market.

Episode of São Paulo

Tomo&Chouchou have friends in Sao Paulo. So they picked us up at the airport and they guided us in Sao Paulo.

Firstly, we went to "Liverdade" district where Japantown is. We found Torii Osaka bridge. (Torii: an arch which is normally located at the entrance of Shinto temples)
We were very happy to know that Japan and Brazil have a friendship.

Next, we went to Ibirapuera Park [Parque do Ibirapuera]. In Ibirapuera Park, there were a lake and lots of green. We were surprised to find a big rubber tree!
We felt that we're in Brazil at that moment.
Around the Ibirapuera Park, we saw a monument "Monumento às Bandeiras" from the car window.

Then, we went to the São Paulo See Metropolitan Cathedral [Cathedral Metropolitana]. Our friends said it's dangerous to go to Cathedral Metropolitana and to show the camera there. So we gathered and protected each other, we entered the Cathedral. We were afraid of taking out our camera from the bag. So we couldn't take a photo.

People in Sao Paulo say Rio de Janeiro is more dangerous than Sao Paulo. People in Rio de Janeiro say São Paulo is more dangerous than Rio. Personally, we felt scared when we walked around the station in São Paulo. We didn't feel scared so much in Rio de Janeiro because we moved by car with a tour guide. 

We found the people playing the instruments on the street in Sao Paulo. They played the music together. It was very cheerful and heartwarming !
We also found the people playing Capoeira, done in a Roda, at the corner of the street. Capoeira was very fast movement. It was very thrilling. People make a circle, sing a song and play the instruments such as a Berimbau. When we clap the hands with their music, we could feel that we also join their Capoeira. It was very enjoyable. We couldn't stop watching Capoeira.

After watching Capoeira, We went to the Municipal Market of São Paulo [Mercado Municipal de São Paulo]. We ate a big sandwich called "Sandwich de Mortadela" in Mercado Municipal. It was good.

We could see the ordinary life of Brazilians and typical Brazilian scenes in São Paulo. São Paulo was the good place to know Brazilian culture!

Tomo & Chouchou's advice for São Paulo

We advise you not to travel alone, especially on foot in Sao Paulo. You had better join the tour or travel by car.

Episode of the flight from Japan to Brazil

Tomo&Chouchou went to Brazil from Japan. We took Delta airline. We flew from Narita to Detroit, then flew from Detroit to Sao Paulo. Every time cabin attendants move in the plane, they put on the air-conditioner and set the lower temperature.
So it was extremely cold and it was tough to stand. Tomo had sweater, scarf, cap, and jacket in the hand luggage as Brazil was in winter at that time. Tomo wore all of them. Even though Tomo felt cold. Tomo caught a cold before arriving in Brazil... Flight hours are very long so we felt Brazil is located on the opposite side of Japan on the earth.

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* Sightseeing places in Porto Alegre (2)

Gaucho [Gaúcho] & Brazilian specialty (Churrasco, Chimarrão, Cachaça)

Southern Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul

Brazilian BBQ "Churrasco" is very famous.
It's said that Churrasco is originated in southern Brazil. 

Chimarrão is mate/maté tea. It's a traditional South American drink.

Gaúcho is South American cowboy. Gaúcho culture remains in Rio Grande do Sul.

Cachaça is a distilled alcohol spirit made from sugarcane juice.

 

Here are the restaurant & bar 

where local Brazilian friends took Tomo & Chouchou.

 

Restaurant "Churrascaria Galpão Crioulo" 

where we can see Gaúcho dance show while eating Churrasco.

Cachaçaria is a bar specializing Cachaça or Pinga.

Episode of Rio Grande do Sul

Tomo & Chouchou has Brazilian friends who live in Brazil. Some of them live in Rio Grande do Sul. So they took us to some restaurants and bars there. 

Speaking of Brazil, Brazilian BBQ [Churrasco] is very famous. Of course, our Brazilian friends took us two Churrasco restaurants [=Churrascaria] in Porto Alegre. One of the restaurants was called "Churrascaria Galpão Crioulo". We could see Gaúcho dance show while eating Churrasco.
The restaurant offers the buffet, so we can eat lots of vegetables as much as we can. The waiters bring grilled meat with skewer to the table and they slice meats in front of us. There is a card on the table for each person. When you become full, you show red-color side of the card. It means "I am full. No more meats, thanks."
Then the waiters stop serving meats to you. 

FYI, we ate Churrasco in Sao Paulo and Porte Alegre. We felt Churrasco in Porte Alegre was saltier than Churrasco in Sao Paulo. Taste was different according to the region. 

Tomo & Chouchou were very lucky. Some friends of our Brazilian friends are Gaúcho (=Cowboys). Our Brazilian friends invited them to their house for us. They came with traditional Gaúcho costumes and sang Gaúcho songs with playing the guitar. They also taught us how to drink mate/maté [chimarrão] with special traditional calabash gourd in Gaúcho way. Gaúcho way of drinking mate is to drink with one same metal straw and pass to the next person. We felt that such way of drinking mate tea actually made people close very quickly.
Tomo & Chouchou were so satisfied to experience Gaúcho (Cowboy) culture of Rio Grande do Sul.

We also went to Cachaçaria which is a bar specializing Cachaça or Pinga.
Cocktail made with cachaça [pinga] and maracujá (=passion fruit) was very delicious! Of course, Caipirinha which is a cocktail made with cachaça, lime and sugar was also excellent. We really enjoyed real cachaça [pinga] in Brazil ♪ 


information
Churrascaria Galpão Crioulo
Address:
Rua Otávio Francisco Caruso da Rocha,
s/n - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS
www.churrascariagalpaocrioulo.com.br/



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Sightseeing places in Porto Alegre, Brazil (2)

Porte Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil

Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana.

There was a statue of Mário Quintana 

around the entrance of Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana.

He was Brazilian writer and translator.

 

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Farroupilha park 

 [Portuguese: Parque Farroupilha/ Parque de Redenção]

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Porto Alegre Public Market

[Portuguese: Mercado Público Central de Porto Alegre]

which is the oldest public market in Porte Alegre.

 

We could find many tropical fruits & Brazilian ingredients in the Market.
 

We could find traditional calabash gourds for maté in the market. Maté [=chimarrão] was also sold in the market.

Episode of Porto Alegre

Linha Tourismo sightseeing city bus tour was the sightseeing from the open-top bus. Tomo & Chouchou also visited some other sightseeing places in Porto Alegre.
First, we visited Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana. It's a pink-color building with beautiful architecture. In Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana, there were a library and art galleries. There were events such as modern art exhibitions or films. Around the entrance of Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana, there was a statue of Mário Quintana who was Brazilian writer and translator. He became a famous poet later. 

We also went to majour urban park in Porto Alegre; Farroupilha Park [=Parque Farroupilha /Parque da Redenção]. In Farroupilha park, there were a lake and a bridge, and lots of trees and green lawn. Redenção park was a very beautiful park. It is a nice place to take a rest and be relaxed.

We also visited the city's oldest public market; Porto Alegre Public Market [=Mercado Público Central de Porto Alegre]. In Porto Alegre Public Market, we could find many tropical fruits and Brazilian ingredients. It was enjoyable to see local things. In the public market, Cowboy [=Gaúcho] culture still remains, so we could find traditional calabash gourds for mate. They also sell maté[=chimarrão] in the market. We could find nice souvenirs from Rio Grande do Sul in the market.



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* Gaúcho (Cowboy) & Brazilian specialty (Churrasco, Chimarrão, Cachaça)

Sightseeing city bus tour in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul

 

- Sightseeing city bus tour"Linha Tourismo" -

 

"Linha Tourismo" sightseeing city tour bus.

It was an open-top double-decker bus.

The sightseeing bus drove through the road along the palm trees.
It was very tropical atmosphere. 

 

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- around Praça da Matriz -

Catedral Metropolitana is located in front of Praça da Matriz.

 

Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores is a tall & big church.

the Municipal Chamber/cityhall

[Portuguese: Paço Municipal de Porto Alegre 

/ Prefeitura Velha / Paço dos Açorianos].

 

 

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 The bus ran along the Guaíba river [Portuguese: rio Guaíba].

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We saw the Estádio Beira-Rio.
(Official name: Estádio José Pinheiro Borda)
Estádio Beira-Rio is the home stadium of Sport Club International.

Episode of Sightseeing city bus tour "Linha Tourismo" in Porto Alegre

Tomo & Chouchou went to Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil because some of our Brazilian friends lived in Porto Alegre. Our friend took us to the sightseeing city bus tour called "Linha Tourismo". It was very colorful bus with very Brazilian taste. This bus was an open-top double-decker bus, so we could enjoy the scenery and take photos. 
The center of Porto Alegre is around Praça da Matriz. Around Praça da Matriz, we could see many buildings which had been made during the colonial period. It was very interesting to see them.
Catedral Metropolitana was located in front of Praça da Matriz. Mural painting of Catedral Metropolitana was very bright and beautiful.
Another church in Porto Alegre called Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores was surprisingly a tall and big church. There were very long stairs till the entrance of church. Beautiful white-color church was like a castle!
We found a building with orange wall and white pillar. We were wondering what it was... We guessed it was a casino or a hotel. Actually it was the Municipal Chamber/cityhall called Paço Municipal de Porto Alegre [or Prefeitura Velha or Paço dos Açorianos]. If the cityhall is like that, we would be happy to go there.
Linha tourismo sightseeing bus also runs along the Guaíba river [rio Guaíba].
Guaíba river was very large river. At the beginning, we thought it was the sea not the river. The wind coming from the river was very comfortable. Some people were relaxed on the lawn beside the river. It's nice and recommending spot to see the city of Porto Alegre from the riverside.
And, we saw the Estádio Beira-Rio. Official name is Estádio José Pinheiro Borda. Estádio Beira-Rio is the home stadium for the Brazilian football team of Porto Alegre "Sport Club International". Estádio Beira-Rio was the one of the stadiums to host 2014 FIFA World Cup. When Tomo & Chouchou saw Estádio Beira-Rio, there was no roof for the stands. The roof had been constructed for World Cup. Exterior of the stadium also had been renovated. Anyway we were lucky to see the stadium before the renovation for 2014 FIFA World Cup!



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* Canela in Rio Grande do Sul

Sugarloaf Mountain [Pão de Açúcar] & Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro

the Sugarloaf Mountain [Morro do Pão de Açúcar]  is a rock peak on a peninsula between Praia de Urca and Praia Vermelha.  

Pão de Açúcar means Sugarloaf.
It was named because the shape of the peak resembled to sugarloaf.

the Sugarloaf Mountain [Portuguese: Pão de Açúcar] 

 

 

To go up the Sugarloaf Mountain [Pão de Açúcar], 

we need to take two glass-walled ropeways.

the entrance of ropeway [Portuguese: teleférico].
 

 

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First ropeway ascends to the Urca hill 

[Portuguese: Morro da Urca] (altitude: 220m). 

 

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second ropeway to the top of 

the Sugarloaf mountain [Pão de Açúcar].

the view of Sugarloaf mountain from Urca Hill.

 

 

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 The tour guide drove to the next sightseeing spot.

 

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Copacabana beach [Portuguese: Praia do Copacabana]

 

Episode of Sugarloaf Mountain [Pão de Açúcar]

Tomo & Chouchou booked local Japanese tour guide to look around Rio de Janeiro. Our tour guide drove to the Sugarloaf Mountain[Pão de Açúcar] between Praia de Urca and Praia Vermelha. We got off the car and we took ropeways [teleférico]. Ropeway was very big. It can carry 65 passengers.
To reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain [Morro do Pão de Açúcar], we needed to take two ropeways. First ropeway ascends to the Urca hill [Morro da Urca] (altitude: 220m). From the Urca hilll, we could see big Sugarloaf Mountain very close. Then, we needed to take the second ropeway to go up to the top of Pão de Açúcar (altitude: 396m). It was thrilling to see our approach to Pão de Açúcar from the window of the ropeway. Unfortunately, on that day, we couldn't see the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain because of the fog. According to our local guide's stroy, the area around the summit of Pão de Açúcar tends to be foggy, so it's always difficult to see the beautiful summit clearly.
From the top of the Sugarloaf mountain, we could see the Atlantic Ocean, Guanabara Bay [Baía de Guanabara], yachts, white-sand beach, high building along the beach etc. We could see the typical scenery of Rio de Janeiro.

Tomo loves Brazilian music, especially Bossa Nova is Tomo's favorite. Tomo wanted to visit Praia do Copacabana & Praia de Ipanema because those were often sung. So Tomo asked the guide to take us to the beach. Our tour guide only accepted us to see the beach from the window of the car because there were many incidents on the beach. But Tomo really wanted to take a photo on the beach, so we asked strongly to our guide. Our tour guide finally allowed us to go to Copacabana beach only for 5 min. Even it was 5 minutes, we were super happy to walk on the Copacabana beach. It was the great moment to feel the Bossa Nova song on the famous beach.



Sugarloaf mountain ropeway/Teleférico Pão de Açúcar

Each ropeway takes 3 minutes. Total 6 minutes.
Open: 8am to 8pm (Departure: every 20 minutes)


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Downtown "Centro" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Local guide drove us to show the center of Rio de Janeiro "Centro".

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Sambadrome da Marquês de Saucaí 

 [Portuguese: Sambódromo da Marquês de Saucaí].

 many samba-costumes displayed in Sambadrome [Portuguese: Sambódromo].
It's enjoyable even to see them but we can also try them !

the Marquês de Sapucaí street  

in Sambadrome [Sambódromo].
 Tomo & Chouchou took a photo with samba costume there.

 

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We went back to the car.

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On the way to the next sightseeing spot,

we saw the Carioca Aqueduct 

[Portuguese: Aqueduto da Carioca/Arcos da Lapa].

 

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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

[Portuguese: Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião]

 

Exterior of
the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro 

[Portuguese: Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro] 

 

 

Interior of  

the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

[Portuguese: Catedral São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro]

 

Episode of Centro in Rio de Janeiro

Tomo & Chouchou asked a local tour guide to show Rio de Janeiro. Local guide drove us to show the city of Rio de Janeiro all the time.

First, we went to the center of Rio de Janeiro; "Centro". Then, we visited Sambadrome da Marquês de Saucaí [Sambódromo da Marquês de Saucaí in Portuguese]. Sambadrome [Sambódromo] is the place where samba schools parade competitively during the Rio Carnival.
In Sambadrome, there are many samba-costumes displayed. All costumes were very colorful. We could feel the samba beat already. We can choose our favorite one from the displayed costumes and we can wear it. We can take a photo with samba costume on the Marquês de Sapucaí street where the samba parade is held. Of course, we didn't wanna lose such an opportunity. We decided to wear the samba costumes! We spent time to choose the one and we wore them. We took a photo with samba costume on the main samba parade street as our special memory. It was very precious moment for us.
We heard that the ticket for the samba schools parade competition during carnival was extremely expensive and very difficult to get it. It was not during the carnival but we could enter such famous Sambadrome. So we felt we were very lucky to take a photo in this Sambadrome.
FYI, 2016 Summer Olympics was take place in Rio de Janeiro.
Archery and the athletics marathon was take place in Sambadrome [Sambódromo].

We went back to the car to go to next place, then we saw the Carioca Aqueduct [Aqueduto da Carioca/Arcos da Lapa in Portuguese].

Next, we visited the pyramid-shaped building; The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião).
Exterior of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro [Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro] was a bit dark but the shape was unique. However interior design of Catedral São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro was modern and especially stained glass was very beautiful. It was interesting to discover modern cathedral in Rio de Janeiro.


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Christ the Redeemer [Cristo Redentor] in Rio de Janeiro

Corcovado Hill [Portuguese: Morro do Corcovado]
Christ the Redeemer [Christo Redentor] is on the top of the 710m (2,329ft) Corcovado hill [Morro do Corcovado]. 

Access to the top of the hill: by Corcovado Train [Trem do Corcovado].

At the entrance of the Corcovado Train 

[Portuguese: Trem do Corcovado],

we already found the statue of Jesus Christ.
 

 

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We took a Corcovado train.

 

Corcovado Train [Portuguese: Trem do Corcovado]

 

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The train went through the Tijuca Forest.

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We got off the train.

We took an escalator to approach the statue of Jesus Christ.

 

 

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Christ the Redeemer [Portuguese: Cristo Redentor]

30m (98ft) tall and 8m (26ft) pedestal.

Its arms stretch 28m (92ft) wide. 

Episode of Corcovado Hill [Morro do Corcovado]

Tomo & Chouchou went to Rio de Janeiro to see "Christ the Redeemer [Cristo Redentor in Portuguese]". This is the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and/or Brazil. Christ the Redeemer is on the top of the Corcovado hill [Morro do Corcovado]. We decided to go up to the top of Corcovado by Corcovado Train [Trem do Corcovado]. Already at the entrance of the Corcovado Train, we found the statue of Jesus Christ. It was a great surprise! So we took a photo with it.
Corcovado is located in the large urban forest: Tijuca Forest. So Corcovado train [Trem do Corcovado] go through the rainforest. In the Tijuca Forest National Park, there are hundreds of species of plants and wild animals found only in Atlantic Rainforest [Mata Atlântica]. So we were expected to find some animals there. Unfortunately we couldn't find rare wildlife from the window of Corcovado train. But it was very enjoyable to pass through the jungle by Corcovado train.

From the train terminus to the observation deck at the foot of the statue of Jesus Christ, we needed to go up by steps, escalator or elevator.
Tomo & Chouchou went up by escalator, then finally, we could meet the Christ the Redeemer which is standing on the Corcovado mountain! Seeing Christ the Redeemer was our long-cherished wish, and it came true!!! We were so amazed to see the size of the real Christ the Redeemer in front of us.
It was like that Jesus Christ watched carefully the city of Rio de Janeiro from the Corcovado hill.
In addition, this Christ the Redeemer is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. That's true. The way Christ stands with open arms like the cross on the cliff may tell us many things.
Not only Christ the Redeemer but also the landscape of Rio de Janeiro from the top of the Corcovado mountain was great. We could see all the city of Rio, famous beaches, and mountains from the Corcovado.
We also met a friendly Italian tourist on the Corcovado hill. He wore the T-shirt with funny Japanese logo. We talked about the T-shirt together. Then we took a photo together. It was a good encounter. It's now a good memory of Corcovado.

Meeting Jesus Christ on the Corcovado Hill was very important moment in our lives. We will never forget this precious experience.
 


Information

The Corcovado Train/Trem do Corcovado
Adults: R$ 50,00 Children(6-12yrs old): R$ 25,00
Includes round trip ticket and admission to Christ the Redeemer' monument.
Ticket office: 8：00 – 18：30 
Payment: debit and credit cards are accepted.
Trip length: approximately 20 minutes.
Open: Mon to Sun, fm 8am to 7pm; train departing every 30 mins.


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Maracanã Stadium [Estádio do Maracanã] in Rio de Janeiro

Maracanã Stadium
Estádio do Maracanã

On the floor of the entrance of Maracana Stadium, 

there was Calçada da Fama do Estádio do Maracanã 

where footprints of famous great football players 

such as Zico, Pelé, Ronaldo etc. are.

inside Maracanã Stadium 

[Portuguese: Estádio do Maracanã].

Player's locker room

Player's bathtubs

Player's shower room

the corridor for the players from the locker room to the pitch.

many photos of successive football players 

on the wall of player's corridor.

Episode of Maracanã Stadium [Estádio do Maracanã]

Tomo&Chouchou went to the Maracanã Stadium [Estádio do Maracanã] in Rio de Janeiro which was constructed for FIFA World Cup in 1950, and which was also famous for Maracanazo (Maracanaço).

On the floor of entrance of Maracana Stadium, there was Calçada da Fama do Estádio do Maracanã where footprints of famous great football players such as Zico, Pelé, Ronaldo etc. are. We were alrady excited to see them at the entrance!
When we enterd inside, we could see the big field. We were so excited to be in the stadium where so many famous football players had been playing.
We could also enter the waiting room of the players at Maracana stadium. It was very interesting to see players' locker room, bathtubs, shower room and the corridor for the players from the locker room to the pitch. On the wall of this corridor from the locker room to the pitch, there were many photos of successive football players. It was very enjoyable to see them.
Of course, it is fun to see the football match but also it's enjoyable to see the secret area where only players can enter.
We were so satisfied with such a special experience! We think we will be able to enjoy watching soccer game more as we know the player's waiting room. :-)
It was very valuable trip in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil!

FYI, 2014 FIFA World Cup took place in Brazil. The final match of 2014 World Cup was played at Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics took place in Estádio do Maracanã.
Maracana stadium was partially rebuilt for 2014 FIFA World Cup. When Tomo&Chouchou went to Maracana stadium, it was in 2006. So these photos of Maracana stadium was based in 2006.

Tomo&Chouchou's advice for visiting Maracana stadium

When there are events or football match, or when it's on weekends, it's not open for visitors. We advise you to check in advance if you visit the stadium.



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Recommended foods & drinks in North & South America

Foods & Drinks recommended by TOMO&CHOUCHOU

< in North & South America >

<CANADA>

Moccachino etc. with whipped cream by Second Cup

Second Cup is a cafe where is located in Canada, especially in Quebec.
Second Cup is similar to Starbucks or A.L.Van Houtte.
We can get free whipped cream on cafe or chocolate in Second Cup.
The staff in Second Cup will ask if you want to have whipped cream or not.
Moccachino or Chocolate with whipped cream make us warm and relaxed
in such cold weather in Quebec.

Onion soup

Onion soup that we ate in Quebec city is unforgettable taste !
When we were extremely cold under the snow and we drank that onion soup,
our body were so relieved and melted. We got energy back.
Onion soup was just too good.
It looks they put a pastry on the cup of onion soup and cooked it in oven.
When we break the pastry, we can find melted cheese in the tasty onion soup.


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Coxinha

Coxinha is Brazilian croquette.
Coxinha is a wonderful snack to eat when we are a bit hungry.
The croquette that Tomo&Chouchou ate had taste of Tuna and it was good !

Feijoada

Fejioada is a stew made with black beans and pork.
When we see Fejioada, it looks a bit grotesque.
But once we eat one spoon of Fejioada, we feel we wants to eat it more or again.
Surprisingly, Fejioada makes a good match with rice.

Relating articles

* Recommended foods & drinks in West Europe

* Recommended foods & drinks in England & Iceland

Top 30 of recommended sightseeing spots (2013)

This is the ranking of Tomo&Chouchou's recommending sightseeing spots !! 

(Oct. 2013)

1st   Canadian Rockies   Banff & Jasper  - UNESCO

2nd   Canela, Brazil

3rd   Grand Canyon, USA  - UNESCO

4th   Rome, Italy  - UNESCO

5th   Golden Circle (Gullfoss & Geysir) & Blue Lagoon , Iceland

6th   Niagara Falls, Canada

7th   Etretat, France

8th   Mont-Saint-Michel, France　- UNESCO

9th    Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Japan  - UNESCO

10th   Temple of Golden Pavilion [Rokuon-ji], Kyoto, Japan　-　UNESCO

11th   Ile de Pins, New Caledonia

12th   Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan

13th   Quebec city, Canada　- UNESCO

14th   Nara, Japan 
         Big buddha statue in Todai-ji, and Nara Park etc...　- UNESCO

15th   Vatican city

16th   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil　- UNESCO

17th   Cotswoldz, England

18th   Annecy, France

19th   Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane, Gunma, Japan

20th   Dune du Pilat/Dune of Pyla, France

21st   Le château de Peyrepertuse, France

22nd   Fushimi Inari Taisha (shrine), Kyoto, Japan

23nd   Strasbourg, France  - UNESCO

24th   Shiretoko, Hokkaido, Japan　- UNESCO

25th   Fontainebleau, France  - UNESCO

26th   Las Vegas, USA

27th   Giverny, France

28th   Porto Alegre, Brazil

29th   Happo, Nagano, Japan

30th   Les Orgues d'Ille sur Tet, France

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