With a grain of Sugar

One night in Rio de Janiero was all we needed to realize that big scary cities aren't the place for us.  But depsite our reservations about the sanctity of our stuff and the safety of our travel-weary selves, I have to tip my hat to the city because it is indeed the most beautiful city in the world, as many have said.

But it is so only from a certain angle, and a certain distance.  If you ever get here, do yourself and your camera a favour and see the city from the spectacular decks atop Sugarloaf mountain.  Or, better yet - and if your wallet allows you to - see it from a hangglider.

But whatever you do, don't try to see it on foot, at night, while trying to find random bars in sketchy quarters...

D.