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Finding
Magic...
In Brazil
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By
Jennifer Tipton |
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Every country has its gemstone of
attraction. Paris has the Eiffel tower, Italy
has the leaning one, the U.S. has the Statue of Liberty…
Brazil has the Corcovado, or statue of Christ, situated at
the top of a mountain overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro.
A trip to the statue would amaze anyone. Hence, it is a huge
tourist attraction. From the top one can see a breathtaking
view of the entire city, nestled among green hills and surrounded
by sparkling blue waters.
It is a sight indeed, one that can never be forgotten and
will stay in the mind and heart of the visitor forever. At
the statue itself, there are people from all walks of life,
from all over the world. One can take a train to the top or
go by car. Either way is a great method of sightseeing.
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The Corcovado
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The layout of the city
is amazing, and from the top by the statue it appears surreal,
like a tiny model or picture on a postcard. Looking up at the
statue itself one gains a sense of mortality. The head of Christ
is slightly tilted downward, as if he is looking down at the
city, watching over the world below. The hands of the statue
are spread outward and seem to be able to reach to the ends
of the earth. At night one can spot the statue from almost any
point in Rio. It is forever surrounded by a sheath of clouds.
Eerily, the statue glows in the moonlight and is raised above
dark, moving clouds. At night, the scene is enough to send shivers
down one’s spine.
There are times in our lives when we find magic. Magical people,
and places…
I found magic in a city. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Upon first contact, it appears busy, crowded, mysterious; this
city nestled among hills, surrounded by endless waters, the
sounds in the air, the animated voices of the people, the joyous
sounds from the beaches. Rio is often viewed as a great vacation
spot. A destination for travelers, yearning to set foot on world-famous
beaches such as Copacabana or Ipanema…
But the magic does not begin until you meet the people from
Rio. Happy, friendly tanned smiling faces…The city represents
a personality, one distinctive of Brazil and the country’s
people. Rio is known for a few main attractions other than the
notorious beaches, the sugar loaf and the Corcovado, to name
a few.
A visit to the Corcovado is priceless. Upon this mountain is
an entire view of the city, and one can meet visitors from all
over the world. As expected, the statue is a breathtaking sight.
There is simply something magical about Rio•
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