2013-01-11 International Parity at Work Day 
【Aiden in English】
〖Prelude〗
There was no place on Earth like Rio de Janeiro, as the natives proudly said. Founded in the early 16th Century, Rio was the capital of the Federal Republic until 1960. The City remained the nation's spiritual center, amalgamating Latin and African heritage. As Brazil's Maravilhosa, the "Marvelous City" throbbed with mountains, beaches, colonial cultures, museums, street art, and locals, allowing us to capture the wild beauty and heady sensuality. Our month-long travel and vacation in South America would soon end right here. As lovely as the morning in Rio could be, my spirits were dampened because an early call interrupted breakfast, which included a smoothie, juice, cookies, and corn chips. When we raced downstairs, our private tour guide, Madson, waited patiently for us in our hotel lobby. Unlike many other places in South America, we did not make any changes to challenge ourselves in exploring this part of the universe on our own. Beyond the safety issue, communication proved to be our biggest hurdle. We could not help but wonder how Brazil successfully hosted the 2016 Rio Olympic Games when most people did not know how to speak English. Unless all folks from the rest of the world learned Portuguese, there was no guarantee of a common ground. Madson was a young native who lived in an apartment just off Copacabana Beach and spoke English fluently. He had a business that provided private city tour services and promoted his travel book about Rio. Based on his reputation and expertise, Mom hired him directly online and paid him hourly in US dollars. 〖Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro〗 Madson drove us to a large, black, ice cream cone-shaped building with windows along the side. It was a modern church dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro. Outside, it resembled a peculiar pyramid, but inside, it was something fit for the Olympics! There were rows and rows of seats surrounding Jesus in the center. Four rectilinear windows radiated light through the colorful stained glass. On each exit stood a statue in robes and holding flowers. Today was St. Sebastian's. The church celebrated the saint of Rio, who the Romans killed in the 3rd Century. Per Mom's request, a squad of policemen quickly lined up with me. Soon, we were fortunate enough to encounter an Archbishop who attended these annual events on-site. Mom talked to him and a bishop about the holy festivity. In no time, she asked for permission and took some snapshots of me with them. The Archbishop asked if Mom was a reporter who came from China. I did not want to be on the front page of the newspaper. 〖Favela〗 Mom had long planned to visit a well-known slum in Rio. Notably, she would like me to realize that as many as two-thirds of children in the population still struggle in deep distress to date. That was why we hung out in Santa Marta Favela. Santa Marta Favela was right above downtown Rio, opposite the city cemetery. It overlooked Leblon, an exotic high-class neighborhood facing Guanabara Bay. Here, it seemed like a trash dump. I couldn't imagine how people lived there. All houses were built on the steepest slope. So was a miniature soccer field that looked much smaller than a tennis court. More than 8,000 residents occupied the tiny side of the hill. Therefore, it was heavily polluted with trash and dog poops. The government placed armed police officers all over this area because Rio would host the 2016 Olympic Games. So, some people moved away because the police kept watching them, day and night. I thought that sometimes the police were too noisy and always ended up in your business. No one would want the police to come in while you were in the shower. However, local people felt safer than ever before. The police were doing a good job of keeping the crimes down. Michael Jackson used Santa Marta as the primary setting for his controversial song "They Don't Care About Us." We took a tram up and down from his statue to experience more about the Favela's surroundings. I couldn't imagine how children climbed 700 steps to school daily. Were they highly athletic, or was I too lazy? 〖Corcovado〗 Located in downtown Rio, Tijuca National Park encompasses the most significant urban forest in the world. Abundant jackfruit trees competed for space with native tree species. However, what brought us here was the summit of Corcovado (Hunchback), which offered stunning views. The mountain stood 2,300 ft/701 m above sea level and became Rio's highest peak. To seize it at the right time in midsummer, we were asked to arrive before 8:00 am. Or the clouds would cover it completely. We took a minivan to an elevator that lifted us to the top. The 360-degree panorama put Rio at our feet. The iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer dazed us with its 125-foot/38-meter-tall concrete and soapstone figure. The sculpture was so immense that its head was immersed in the clouds. A strong blast of wind blew the clouds away and almost carried me. 〖Selaron Staircase〗 Chilean-born artist Jorge Selaron created the famous Selaron staircase. Staircase. He used to travel internationally to paint pictures for friends and fans. Thirty years ago, he settled in Rio and started decorating 250 steps with over 2,000 colorful tiles he collected worldwide. Selaron was not only addicted to portraying a pregnant African woman but also loved to depict him with a bulging belly like a cartoon figure. In general, tourists would hand him the painted tile or tiles, and he would place them in his magnificent staircase. There were a few tiles that originated from Philadelphia, USA. Some terra-cotta and Cloisonné Chinese tiles dangled from the Wall of China. Probably, Mom and I were the only ones who were incapable of reading and understanding the inscribed words. There was a block of painted tiles patriotically supporting the Brazilian soccer team, which would compete in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games hosted in this country. Jorge died, possibly by suicide, only one day before we visited. Mom seemed deeply depressed about his death. 〖Santa Teresa Street Art〗 Street art in Rio often incorporates many natural elements into its design. Santa Teresa became a favorite spot for artists and tourists. Its winding, narrow, and steep streets, flanked with gorgeous colonial mansions, resembled where Mom grew up in her childhood back in China. As I cruised in the SUV, she set out on foot to stride across block by block and revived her memories of the past. 〖Confeitaria Colombo Cafe House〗 As much as I wanted to stay on track, I was hungry like a stray dog. We stopped at a grandiose Confeitaria Colombo in French Art Nouveau, which we had never dined in before. There was a wide selection to choose from on the menu. So, Madson tried to make our lives easy by giving us some recommendations. But I was keen on others. Something spicy would whet my appetite. However, everything looked tempting. My favorite was the chicken turnover. As I took my first bite, I felt a warm, delicious sensation inside. The bread tasted crispy and crunchy. After I devoured my share, we were already on the road. 〖Ipanema & Copacabana White Sand Beaches〗 Last night, we googled on YouTube and listened to the song "The Girl from Ipanema." As we jogged on the most sophisticated beach, catching up with the never-ending rhythm of life lived with passion was not difficult for us. Adjacent to its curved coastline, the bustling Copacabana is renowned for its stunning Art Deco promenade and breathtaking cityscape views. When a cool breeze blended in rainy summer, no one like us dared to jump into the frigid Atlantic Ocean and frolic in the waves. We hopped on and off the vehicle and stopped by the sand sculptures. Meanwhile, we have local hedonistic attitudes to spare. Right off the beach, the most famous and luxurious Copacabana Palace Hotel takes pride in its cultural heritage. Mom visited a flea market where various fresh fruits left our mouths salivating. 〖Sugarloaf Mountain〗 We were supposed to take a ski lift to the 1,300 ft (396 m) Sugarloaf Mountain, but the clouds sat on top of it. If a cloud were to leave, another would replace it immediately, so we decided to skip it this time. I wish I could see the sun in Rio when we might come back for the Olympics in August 2016. At least it would be winter in the dry season by then. 〖Cityscape〗 As Tango to Buenos Aires, Samba symbolized the "Feast of Flesh" to Rio. Its Saturnalian revel invited us to experience the sights and sounds of such a marvelous city. We traveled through downtown Rio and glanced around its mix of dazzling high-rise buildings and colonial architecture. The Carioca Aqueduct was an 18th-century colonial structure that brought fresh water from the Carioca River to the City. Some landmark buildings stood like ruins and were torn down piece by piece over time. Tiradentes Palace on Rio Branco Avenue came into sight. It used to house the Brazilian Congress before moving to Brasilia in 1960. Now, the Rio Legislative Assembly occupies this eclectic-style palace. The historic Candelaria Church (1822) combined a Baroque façade with Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements. I sat inside and listened to the praises of holy love. Mom loved to stroll the archway, Arco de Teles, to the quaint two-story colonial townhouses and picturesque narrow cobblestone street, Travessa do Comércio. Restaurants and drinking spots opened directly onto the streets, transforming us into a different time in Rio. The monument to the dead of World War II was made of concrete, like an artwork in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. The National Museum of Fine Art exhibited its permanent collection of over 10,000 artworks, including paintings, illustrations, and sculptures by eminent Brazilian artists. Like many other museums in Rio, it was free of charge. If we had stayed longer, we would have loved to indulge in Brazilian culture. In 1987, Rio de Janeiro, including Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain & the Sea, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 【紅霞譯】
〖序言〗 世界上沒有任何一個地方像里約熱內盧“一月河”，當地人總是這麼自豪地說。 建於16世紀初葉，里約在1960年以前一直作為巴西“灰燼之木”聯邦共和國的首都，如今仍是全國文化宗教中心，飽含拉美和非洲兩種文化淵源。 享有巴西“奇妙之城”盛譽的里約毫無保留地將其山川湖泊、海濱沙灘、殖民文化、地域傳統、街景藝術、風土人情展現在我們面前，使我們在欣賞自然風光的同時，充分領悟瘋狂性感的民族情操，我們長達一個月之久的旅遊度假到此即將宣告結束。
今天早起老天總算賞臉，沒有下雨。不過我的激情很快被傳來的電話聲打斷，撇下好端端的奶昔、果汁、點心、玉米片一桌早餐，撒腿往樓下奔跑，導遊麥迪森“神賜”準時在酒店大廳等候我們。 不像南美其它地方，我們從一開始就沒打算自己到里約遊山玩水，排除安全第一不說，語言交流攪得我們信心全無。我們禁不住要問，如果市民不會講英文，三年后里約將如何主辦2016年奧林匹克運動會？除非全世界其他國家的人民積極投入學習葡萄牙語的熱潮之中，否則根本沒有辦法達到共識。 麥迪森是本地土生土長的年輕人，家住湖景海濱，熟諳英語。他獨挑旅遊生意，提供私人導遊業務，並推銷自己寫的有關里約旅遊書籍。根據其專長及以往遊客對他的網上評論，媽媽決定雇用他作為我們私家導遊，按小時付美元給他。 〖里約大都會教堂〗 麥迪森帶我們首先來到一個大而黑、宛如倒立冰激凌蛋卷的現代式教堂──里約大都會教堂，周邊設有窗戶。該教堂為紀念敬畏聖徒而建，儘管外表看上去像一個奇特的金字塔，但內部能做奧林匹克運動場！一排排座位圍向位於中央的耶穌基督，光線從四個直線式的窗口幅射進來，映照得彩色玻璃五顏六色，每一個出口都有一具雕像，身着長袍，手持鮮花。 今天恰逢聖塞巴斯蒂安“尊貴”日，我們正趕上教堂慶祝這位里約守護神。據書上記載，聖塞巴斯蒂安是在公元三世紀基督教迫害時期被羅馬皇帝殺害的。按照媽媽提議，一隊護衛警察跟我很快排成方陣，個個笑容可掬，最振奮人心的，我們與前來參加活動的樞機大主教不期而會，媽媽來不及多想，一個箭步衝上去與他及身旁的主教攀談聖日奇遇，在贏得同意之後，媽媽眼疾手快，迅速抓拍難忘時刻。樞機大主教問媽媽是否作為記者特意從中國遠道而來？坦率地說，我可不想出現在報紙首頁。 〖貧民窟〗 媽媽來前就有打算，要帶我到里約一處著名的貧民窟參觀，她想讓我親眼目睹何為世界上尚有三分之二的少年兒童仍然生活在水深火熱之中，這也是我們為什麼現身聖瑪爾塔“女士”貧民窟的原因。 聖瑪爾塔貧民窟地處市腹之上，與里約大墓地遙遙相望，鳥瞰瓜納巴拉“大海的懷抱”灣邊的萊布隆“白色”高檔住宅樓。 聖瑪爾塔貧民窟垃圾成災，我很難想象人們如何在這種環境裡生活，所有的民房都建造在陡峭的山坡上，包括一個比網球場地小出不少的足球場，八千人盤踞巴掌大的地盤，因此人為造成的污染和野狗排泄的屎便充斥大街小巷。 自從里約獲取奧運會申辦權，政府派警察進駐聖瑪爾塔貧民窟，不少販賣毒品做賊心虛者不得不離開此地，另闢蹊徑。我過去一向認為，警察有時好打聽事，常常干預別人，誰願在洗澡的時候看到警察破門而入呢？不過，當地人並未抱怨警察，看來警察盡職盡責，正因如此才使得犯罪率明顯下降。 邁克爾·傑克遜“神似·神慈之子”主唱的一首極有爭議的電影歌曲《他們不在乎我們》便以聖瑪爾塔貧民窟為背景錄製而成，他的銅像及壁畫成為當地有名的歷史地標。我們從這裡乘坐電車上下穿梭，試圖從不同角度審視貧民窟特殊實體，我甚至無法想象，適齡少兒如何面對700級台階，每天爬上爬下上學談何容易！難道他們具有運動天賦，還是我過於懶惰？ 〖科爾科瓦多“駝背”山〗 座落在里約市區的蒂茹卡“沼澤地”國家公園是世界上森林覆蓋面積最大的城市國家公園，公園內過於豐茂的波羅蜜樹給當地生態平衡帶來威脅，而最吸引我們的則是海拔2,300英尺／701米高的科爾科瓦多山，登高遠望大有“會當凌絕頂，一覽眾山小”之勢。仲夏觀看科爾科瓦多山有竅門，一定要趕在早上八點之前，不然雲霧從海岸線騰空而起繚繞山巔，很難叫人識別“廬山真面目”。 我們先搭公園提供的麵包車來到山腳，然後再改乘電梯直達山巔，360度全方位將整個裡約盡收眼底。用石灰和滑石混合製作的耶穌雕像高達125英尺／38米，堪稱里約象徵，由於雕像魁偉，因此經常深居雲霧之中，山頂風力很大，恨不能把我一起捲走。 〖塞拉隆階梯〗 著名的藝術階梯出自名叫喬治·塞拉隆“農夫·鞍子”巴西籍智利人之手，年輕時喜好周遊列國，為友人及粉絲作畫；30年前終於定居里約，開始為250級台階裝點2,000多塊源於世界各地彩畫瓷磚。塞拉隆不僅熱衷繪製一位懷有身孕的非洲女子，而且還極度渲染自己懷胎英姿，極富動漫色彩。 通常遊客把繪有各種圖案的彩色瓷磚交給塞拉隆，由他親自裝貼到階梯上，其中少數作品來自美國費城，一些赤褐色和景泰藍樣的中國瓷磚歸類到“中國牆面”，大概只有媽媽和我可以讀懂上面的字跡。有一組愛國瓷磚大張旗鼓地宣揚支持巴西足球隊，該隊將要在本土分別爭奪2014世界足聯的世界盃足球賽和2016年國際奧林匹克運動會。 〖聖特蕾莎“收穫”街區藝術〗 街區藝術因其設計融入了自然風格而在里約非常流行，聖特蕾莎街區藝術就是其中典型代表，同時為藝術家和觀光客提供了交流空間。聖特蕾莎街區道路素以蜿蜒、狹窄、坡陡出名，兩旁的殖民建築讓媽媽觸景生情，使她想起童年時代自己在國內生活的地方。我坐在車裡，媽媽則情願徒步漫步，一條街一個馬路走下來，試圖追憶舊日的足跡。 〖科倫坡“鴿子”糕點店〗 儘管我想堅持到底，但實在拗不過嗷嗷待哺的腸胃，為此我們特意停在一家豪華氣派前所未見的具有法式新藝術建築風格的高級餐館──科倫坡糕點店，食譜五花八門，看後令人眼花繚亂。導遊建議我們幾樣經典小吃，而我偏偏喜歡其它花樣，略帶小辣味道的食物尤其讓我垂涎欲滴，不過說句實話，這裡每種食品都非常誘人。我挑選的雞肉餡餅，剛嚼一下暖和和香噴噴的味道就脫口而出，麵包皮脆脆嘎嘎，燒烤得外焦里嫩，我狼吞虎咽，乾淨利索消滅掉殘渣碎片，這才發現我們已經上路。 〖伊帕內瑪“臭水”和科帕卡巴納“湖景”白沙灘〗
昨晚我們特意上網查詢紅遍全球的歌曲“來自伊帕內瑪的女郎”，今天立刻步其後塵來到里約最標緻、令人愛得死去活來的海濱。的確，只要身臨其境，我們不難感受飽含激情永無止息的浪漫節奏。 隨海岸扭動的線條，我們進駐另一千人迷萬人戀的科帕卡巴納沙灘，行走在充滿藝術情調的海濱大道上，里約風光璀燦奪目。仲夏里，海風陣陣且陰雨綿綿，幾乎無人願在冰涼的大西洋面披波斬浪。我們竄上跳下，主要去沿岸觀賞街頭藝人塑造的沙雕作品，幸福在即及時行樂，這是里約人恪守的生活理念。
正門面對海灘，作為巴西文化遺產的科帕卡巴納宮享譽全球，堪稱巴西最高檔次的豪華賓館。媽媽跑去酒店後面的農貿市場溜達，琳琅滿目的新鮮水果饞得我們直流口水。 〖甜麵包山〗 甜麵包山1,300英尺／396米，是里約的重要地標之一。我們本打算乘電纜車權作告別之游，但是天公不作美，濃雲密布並久久不肯離去，我們只好善罷甘休，留待2016年8月奧運之行再說，至少到那時趕上里約冬時乾燥季節，期待眼下雨訊不再興風作浪。
〖城市風光〗 一提起探戈舞，人們自然而然地聯想到布宜諾斯艾利斯“順風”；一說到桑巴舞，人們下意識地聯想起里約，“奇妙之城”火辣狂熱的情緒無不感染我們每一位來訪者。 我們驅車穿梭里約市區，眼前現代摩登廣廈和昔日殖民建築交織並存，本土傳統與泊來文化碰撞融合，變奏出一幕幕特有的里約景觀。卡里奧卡“白人之屋”渡槽是一座18世紀殖民結構的引水橋，當年淡水從卡里奧卡河定向流入里約，可供全城人飲用。附近另有一些上了年頭老掉牙的殘垣斷壁，修繕起來費用太大，只好交給歲月順其自然。 里奧布蘭科“白河”大道上的蒂拉登特斯“拔牙者”宮別具一格，曾是巴西國會所在地，直至1960年遷入巴西利亞“紅木炭火之地”為止，如今里約市議會取而代之。 坎德拉里亞“蠟燭”教堂於1822年落成，見證了里約過去將近200年歷史變遷。近觀外貌，巴洛克式建築風格予人一種宏大莊重的感覺；靜坐其中，我讚美的不僅是新古典和新文藝復興元素合二為一的建築思想，更是主耶穌神聖的愛。
媽媽特別欣賞特萊斯“實現”拱門，弄堂由此向內延伸，古雅的兩層樓連棟房舍對應狹長的鵝卵石巷，店鋪飯莊一個挨着一個，散發出濃郁的生活氣息，讓我們感受到不同的里約。 遠觀《二戰死難烈士》紀念碑，令我們想起首都巴西利亞同樣用石灰製作的藝術作品。 國家美術館展出的繪畫、插圖、雕塑作品超過一萬幅，很多出自巴西著名的藝術大師之手。與里約它博物館一樣，這裡提供免費參觀，如果不是時間有限，我們真想多多接受異域文化的薰陶。 2012年，擁有山海之間卡里奧卡“里約本土”風光的里約熱內盧被聯合國教科文組織納入《世界遺產名錄》。 Today in History(歷史上的今天): 2010: 澳洲藍山國家公園和吉諾藍岩洞(Blue Mtn NP & Jenolan Caves, AU) 
Avenida Presidente Vargas & Guanabara Bay (瓦爾加斯“牧場”總統大道與瓜納巴拉灣)  Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro in Mayan Architectural Style of Pyramids
（里約大都會教堂·瑪雅金字塔式建築風格)
 Metropolitan Cathedral w/ Its 4 Large Stained-Glass Panels Extended from Floor to Ceiling, Flooding the Interior w/ Colorful Light
(里約大都會教堂·擁有四塊從地板延伸到天花板的大型彩色玻璃板，玻璃板使教堂內部充滿了彩色的燈光) 
One of 4 Rectilinear Stained Glass Windows @ Metropolitan Cathedral (里約大都會教堂·四個直線花窗之一) 
Two of Four Rectilinear Stained Glass Windows @ Metropolitan Cathedral (里約大都會教堂·四個直線花窗之二) 
Metropolitan Cathedral, Consecrated for Religious Purposes in 1980 (里約大都會教堂·1980年為祝聖而建的宗教場所)  Conical Roof, Arranged in a Cross Formation @ Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
(里約大都會教堂·圓錐形天花板呈十字形排列)  Archbishop @ Metropolitan Cathedral
(里約大都會教堂·樞機大主教 01-11-2013)  Police Motorcycles @ Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
(里約大都會教堂·摩托警車方陣 01-11-2013)  Archbishop-Patroled Policemen @ Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
(里約大都會教堂·保護樞機大主教的巡警 01-11-2013) 
Procession of Saint Sebastian's Statue (聖塞巴斯蒂安雕像遊行) 
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, a Renowned Example of Gothic Revival Architecture Completed in the 19th Century (聖母無染原罪大教堂·建於19世紀哥特復興式建築)
Façade of Candelária Church, a Mix of Rococo & Neoclassical Styles, w/ Influences from Portuguese Baroque in the Early 17th Century (坎德拉里亞教堂正面觀·建於19世紀早期，融合了洛可可和新古典主義風格，並受到葡萄牙巴洛克風格的影響 01-11-2013) 
Exquisite Bronze Sculpture on the Portal of Candelária Church (坎德拉里亞教堂·大門上精美的青銅雕塑) 
Candelária Church w/ Angels Carved in the Dark Wooden Door in the 18th Century (建於18世紀的坎德拉里亞教堂·深色木門上雕刻着天使)
Candelária Church, Designed w/ a Latin Cross Plan (坎德拉里亞教堂·採用拉丁十字設計) 
Altar of Candelária Church, in the Neo-Renaissance Style (坎德拉里亞教堂祭壇·採用新文藝復興風格)  Interior Cupola View of the Baroqu-Styled Candelária Church w/ the Renaissance Paintings
(坎德拉里亞教堂·巴洛克風格的圓頂內景，飾有文藝復興時期的繪畫) 
Monumental Bronze Pulpit in the Art Nouveau Style @ Candelária Church (坎德拉里亞教堂·新藝術風格的紀念性青銅講壇 01-11-2013) 
Chapel @ Candelária Church (坎德拉里亞教堂·禮拜堂)  Transcept of Candelária Church
(坎德拉里亞教堂·耳堂 01-11-2013)  Stained Glass Windows of Candelária Church
(坎德拉里亞教堂·花窗)  Laranjeiras, an Upper-Middle-Class Neighborhood against Rio-Niterói Bridge
(從拉蘭熱拉斯“橘子樹”中上階層社區遠眺里奧—尼泰羅伊“里約—暗河”大橋)
 Caju Cemetery in the Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau
(卡茹“腰果”公墓·19世紀中葉新藝術風格建築)  Santa Marta Favela w/ Roughly 8,000 Residents
(聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·大約有8,000名居民 01-11-2013)
 Morro Dona Marta over Botafogo
(聖瑪爾塔山·位於博塔弗戈“防火”區之上) 
Compact Soccer Field in a Shanty Town @ Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·棚戶區小型足球場 01-11-2013)  Santa Marta Favela w/ an Altitude of 352 Metres/1,155 Ft, Approximately 45o of Inclination
(聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·海拔 352米/1,155英尺，傾斜度約為45度 01-11-2013) 
Homeless Dogs on Squatter Street @ Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·寮屋街上流浪狗) 
Winding & Narrow Street @ Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·路況彎曲狹窄) 
Pacifying Police Unit @ Santa Marta Favela (平定警察部隊駐紮聖瑪爾塔貧民窟) 
Stamp Statue of Michael Jackson @ Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟——神賜·神慈之子郵票雕像 01-11-2013) 
Backdrop of "They Don't Care About Us" by Michael Jackson @ Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟——邁克·傑克遜《他們不在乎我們》拍攝地 01-11-2013) 
Homeless Dog Dug for Food from Trash @ Tram Station, Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·有軌電車) 
Tram Running through Santa Marta Favela (聖瑪爾塔貧民窟·有軌電車)
 Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
(羅德里戈·德·弗雷塔斯“石地的著名統治者·”瀉湖 01-11-2013)  Leblon, the Most Expensive Brand in Latin America
(萊布隆區·拉美最昂貴的樓價盤)
Christ the Redeemer Statue, the Symbol of Christianity & Icon of Rio and Brazil on Corcovado (科爾科瓦多山救世基督像·基督教的象徵，里約和巴西的標誌 01-11-2013) 
Christ the Redeemer Completed in 1931 on Corcovado (科爾科瓦多山·佇立於1931年的救世基督像 01-11-2013)
 Lagoa, An Affluent Residential Neighborhood
(拉各阿“瀉湖”富人住宅區 01-11-2013)  Guanabara Bay, the Largest Bay in the World Based on Volume of Water
(瓜納巴拉灣·世上水量最大的海灣)  Mirante Dona Marta, a Popular Spot for for Photographers & Nature Lovers, Particularly @ Sunrise & Sunset
(瑪爾塔夫人觀景點·攝影師和自然愛好者的熱門景地，尤其是在日出和日落時分)  Sugarloaf Mtn, a Late Devonian Age Volcano
(甜麵包山·晚泥盆世火山 01-11-2013)  Self-Portrait of Selarón @ Escadaria Selarón
(塞拉隆階梯·《塞拉隆》自畫像)  Tour Guide Madson by Brazilian National Flag @ Escadaria Selarón
(塞拉隆階梯·巴西國旗旁與導遊麥迪森 01-11-2013) 
Escadaria Selarón, a Symbol of Unity & Love, Representing the Coming Together of Different Cultures & the Artist's Dedication to His Vision (塞拉隆階梯·團結與友愛的象徵，代表不同文化的融合和藝術家對其願景的奉獻 01-11-2013)  215 Steps Measuring 125 Metres Long @ Escadaria Selarón
(塞拉隆階梯·215個台階長達125米 01-11-2013) 
Selarón died here on 01-10-2013, the day before we visited (塞拉隆2013年1月10日死於此地，亦即我們到訪的前一天 01-11-2013)  Pregnant African Woman & Selarón @ Escadaria Selarón
(塞拉隆階梯·非洲孕婦與塞拉隆孕態 01-11-2013) 
Mate Drinker @ Escadaria Selarón (塞拉隆階梯·喝馬黛茶“葫蘆草”的當地人)
 Selarón's Works @ Escadaria Selarón
(塞拉隆階梯·塞拉隆作品)  > 2000 Tiles Collected from > 60 Countries around the World @ Escadaria Selarón
(塞拉隆階梯·從世界60多個國家收集來的2000多塊瓷磚 01-11-2013) 
Man, Woman, & Fetus @ Escadaria Selarón (塞拉隆階梯·男人、女人和胎兒)
 Bus Station @ Santa Teresa (聖特蕾莎街區·公交車站)
 Santa Teresa w/ Its Colonial Charm
(聖特蕾莎街區·殖民魅力 01-11-2013)  Steep & Winding Santa Teresa Streets
(聖特蕾莎街區·陡峭彎曲)  Picturesque Corner in the Santa Teresa Neighbourhood
(聖特蕾莎街區·風景如畫的角落 01-11-2013)  Graffiti @ Santa Teresa (聖特蕾莎街區·塗鴉)
 Street Art @ Santa Teresa (聖特蕾莎街區·街頭藝術)
 Mural of Historic "Bonde" (Tram) @ Santa Teresa
(聖特蕾莎街區·標誌性電車壁畫)  Largo do Guimarães, the Bohemian Gathering Point @ Santa Teresa
(聖特蕾莎街區吉馬良斯“葡萄牙人”廣場·波希米亞“遠離社會傳統規範和期望的生活方式”者聚集地)  Toy Artisan @ Santa Teresa
(聖特蕾莎街區·玩具工匠 01-11-2013)  Parque das Ruinas, Offering a Unique Panoramic View of Rio
(廢墟公園·欣賞里約獨特全景之地)  R. Murtinho Nobre, the Location of the Ruin's Park
(穆蒂尼奧·諾布雷“戰神·高貴”街——遺址公園的所在地 01-11-2013)  Tiradentes Palace, in the Early 20th-Century Eclecticism
(蒂拉登特斯宮·20世紀初期折中主義建築)  Colonial Bldg, Featuring Traditional Portuguese-influenced Styles w/ Its Ornate Arched Windows, Decorative Balconies, & Pastel Tones
(殖民式建築·擁有葡萄牙傳統風格的華麗拱形窗戶、裝飾性陽台及其柔和色調)  Portuguese Colonial Bldg along the Avenida Repœblica do Paraguai in the Lapa Neighborhood
(拉帕“帽貝”社區巴拉圭共和國大道沿線的葡萄牙殖民建築)
Federal Justice Cultural Center, the Former Site of the Federal Supreme Court in the Eclectic Style (聯邦司法文化中心·折衷主義式前聯邦最高法院建築 01-11-2013)  Luxury Residences in High-end Neighborhoods w/ Ocean Views, Featuring Blue Façade, Red Roof, & a Private Tennis Court in Joá District
(喬阿“黃色水果”區高端社區豪華海景房·藍色外立面、紅色屋頂與私人網球場) 
Carioca Aqueduct, a Historical Water Supply Built in the 18th Century to Transport Water from the Carioca River to the City (卡里奧卡河渠·18世紀供水系統，將卡里奧卡河水輸送到城裡)  Arco do Teles, Built in the 18th Century as a Part of the Cultural Landscape of the Vibrant City
(特萊斯凱“土地”旋門·建於18世紀，成為城市充滿活力的文化景觀一部分 01-11-2013) 
Travessa do Comércio, a Popular Gathering Place (商業街·熱門聚會場所 01-11-2013)  Monument to the Dead of World War II, Featuring Modernist Design
(《二戰烈士》紀念碑·具有現代主義設計)  Natl Museum of Fine Arts w/ a Collection of Plaster Copies of Ancient Statues
(國家美術館·古代雕像石膏贗品收藏 01-11-2013)  Brazilian Folk Collection @ Natl Museum of Fine Arts
(國家美術館·巴西民間藝術 01-11-2013)  Getúlio Vargas @ Natl Museum of Fine Arts
(國家美術館——巴西總統熱圖利奧·巴爾加斯“神愛·茅屋” 01-11-2013) 
Belle Époque Architecture of Confeitaria Colombo in 1894 (科倫坡糕點店·19世紀美好年代的建築 01-11-2013) 
Confeitaria Colombo w/ Stained Glass Ceiling (科倫坡糕點店·彩色玻璃天花板)  Pâtisserie @ Confeitaria Colombo
(科倫坡糕點店·糕點 01-11-2013)  Bar @ Confeitaria Colombo
(科倫坡糕點店·吧檯 01-11-2013)  Cotonduba Island near Copacabana Beach
(科通杜巴島·科帕卡巴納海灘外 01-11-2013)  Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car through Cotonduba Island
(甜麵包山纜車穿過科通杜巴島)
 Portuguese Pavement Wave Pattern @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·葡萄牙波浪式路面 01-11-2013)  Copacabana, Sweeping 4-km/2.5-mile Crescent of Golden Sand
(科帕卡巴納·綿延4公里/2.5英里的金色新月形沙灘 01-11-2013)  Sand Sculptures of Cristo Redentor & Musicians @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·沙雕《基督救世主》和《音樂家》)  Sandcastles @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·沙堡)  Art in the Sand @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·沙中藝術)  Sand Mermaid @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·美人魚沙雕)  Cristo Redentor, the Sand Sculpture, Blessing the Beach Umbrellas & the People Beneath Them @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·基督救世主沙雕，祝福沙灘傘和傘下的人們)  2016 Olympic Games Logo @ Copacabana Beach
(科帕卡巴納海灘·2016年奧運會標誌沙雕)
 Copacabana Palace, a "Hall of Fame" for Notable Guests
(科帕卡巴納宮酒店·顯要貴賓的“名人堂”)
 Flea Market behind Copacabana Palace
(科帕卡巴納宮酒店背面的自由市場) 
Coconut Milk Vendor (椰汁地攤)  Vendor Pavilion (地攤亭子)
 Street Performers (街頭藝人)
 GIG-MIA @ Galeão International Airport
(加利昂“帆船”國際機場·從里約飛往邁阿密 01-11-2013)  American Airlines from GIG to MIA w/ Direct Flight for 8.5 Hrs
(美國航空班機·從里約熱內盧直飛邁阿密國際機場八個半小時 01-11-2013)
 Jackfruits (菠蘿蜜)
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