Our first stop was to Sugar Loaf Mountain. We took a gondola to the first mountain (which is more like a giant hill) and then took another gondola to the next mountain. It was BEAUTIFUL on top of the mountains. Our pictures don't do it justice but here is a small taste of what we saw.
Once we were on Sugar Loaf Mt. there were beautiful trails to hike on. The kids especially liked climbing up this steep hill. It was so steep they have ropes to hold onto to help you up. I told Andy if he really wants me to have the baby before the end of the year he just needs to take me back to Rio and climb that hill a few times and that will definitely get our baby here for the tax break!
We also loved visiting the Cristo statue. Once again the view was amazing and the statue was huge. As you can see we weren't the only tourists that day. As it happens they were celebrating some anniversary of the statue so had a special ceremony going on while we were up there. It was neat to be part of what was going on but it was very crowded that day!!
We took a train up the mountain to get to the Cristo. The kids loved it! For the kids the trip was all about HOW we got to a destination not what we were there to see!
We enjoyed a couple of afternoons on at the beach. Ethan fits right in with all the other Brazilians wearing his speedo!
Here are Lucy and Ethan hanging out in the hotel after taking baths. At the end of the trip we asked them what their favorite thing was that we did. Lucy told us she liked the bus ride and the soda she drank at dinner! It just goes to show you don't need to spend lots of money on trips for kids. They are perfectly happy to just have a can of soda!
We also enjoyed going out to dinner with one of Andy's mission companions and his family.
6 comments:
Awesome pictures! Thanks for showing this fun trip. You guys are having so many amazing adventures. You definitely need to document them well by taking lots of pictures and videos so your kids will actually remember them when they get older!
Wow, what an incredible experience for your little family! The pictures you posted are beautiful- and are you sure you're pregnant?
I love all of the pictures. Amy, your hair is so cute! You forgot to mention that you also got a very cute haircut in Brazil! We love you guys!
Wow!! These are beautiful!! What a place you guys are living in!
What a neat experience! This is definately a chance of a life time to be not only living in the beautiful country of Brazil,but touring it! Thanks for posting the pictures.
What an incredible experience you guys are having!! Wow! Love, Mom
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