After saying goodbye to your new found companions,
You make your way toward the most anticipated
Part of your journey,
A trip to Christ the Redeemer,
One of the modern wonders of the
World.
You head to the train station where you embark on a picturesque train ride to the summit
Of Corcovado Mountain.
The old-fashioned train is painted in bright colours and adorned with intricate details
Giving it a vintage charm.
The open-air carriages allow you to feel the cool breeze of the Tiuca Forest National
Park.
The thick foliage of the forest rushes past you,
A blur of brilliant greens and browns.
You catch glimpses of tropical birds and monkeys swinging from tree to tree,
While the sound
Of the train's whistle echoes through the forest.
As you round a bend,
You catch a glimpse of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
You can feel your heart rate pick up as you get closer and closer.
The train finally pulls into the station and you step out onto the platform.
You look up at the towering statue above you and feel insignificant in the presence
Of such a majestic and powerful monument.
The statue's outstretched arms seem to embrace the entire city and you feel a deep connection
To something greater than yourself.
The view is breathtaking.
You can see the entire city spread out below you.
You take your time exploring the area,
Taking photos and enjoying the view.
You can see the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema,
The Guanabara Bay and the flourishing
Green mountains that lie between the city.
The towering buildings in the distance rise up,
Contrasting against the verdant hillsides
That surround them.
You climb higher and the views become more spectacular.
The sea shimmers in the distance,
A deep blue expanse that seems to go on forever.
The energy is infectious and the buzz of conversation and laughter fills your ears.
