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I arrived this morning in Santarem in Northern Brazil and am feeling wiped out after traveling for over 12 hours. I snapped a few pictures but am having a few technical difficulties, which I hope to resolve in the next day or two. I decided instead to share with you a few pictures I took on Tuesday in Rio from Sugarloaf Mountain, which is known as Pao de Acucar. Rio is one of the most visually stunning cities and, there is no place better to see it than from this pointed mountain that jets out into the bay. A series of cable cars takes those without vertigo to a perch which provides a breathtaking 360 degree view to visitors. While I was peering out and over a surprisingly low railing, the clouds in the distance parted and the world-famous statue of Cristo Redentor came into focus. I decided then to dedicate this photo to my friend and travel agent, Kathy Arndt, who tirelessly struggled with all the complicated arrangements and Im sure solicited divine providence to keep me well.