Joe and Lou's Travel Blog

Today we finally made it up to the Cristo de Redentor monument (Christ the Redeemer). It was cloudy up there but we found this more fun as we were very excited when the cloud lessened every now and then giving us a better view of the beautiful art deco statue. It took on a mystical effect when surrounded by cloud.

When we got back home we prepared a traditional (well almost) Kiwi meal for Luiz´s family of roast veges (potato, kumera etc), baked salmon and salad. It was enjoyed by all. We will be very sad to leave Rio. Both families we´ve stayed with have been so hospitable. They´ve been our personal tour guides, chefs etc. We have been so fortunate!

New photos have just been uploaded to the photo gallery so enjoy. You may not hear from us in a while as we do not know if there will be internet facilities on tour. Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu await....