Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer and Matt's pack of biscuits

Which was Matt's favourite?? The biscuits would have to be discounted here as he succeeded in eating them so quickly they were forgotten even before they were started.

Seriously though, Rio is a rather incredible city. The weather today was perfect if a nat's tadder too hot at 36 C, and the skies were clear so we figured we would get as high as possible to take in the views of this beautiful city.

Taking the tram up the steepest hill known to mankind we began with visiting Christ. 2,000 feet further from the centre of earth Matt and Harriet's jaw dropped half way back down when we saw the view! In fact Christ not only paled in comparison but damn well near spoilt the view, and that's saying something as the statue itself is incredible.

Had a quick walk down Copacabana on the way to Sugarloaf during which both of us both wished we had been visually impaired. Thong bikini + what can only be described as "Rio Bottom" equals Yik Yak Yuk!!!

Fortunately once we arrived at the top of sugar loaf - after travelling up on a rather cool cable car - the Rio bum could no longer be seen.

All in all an awesome first day in Rio, what a way to start.