Slide3:
The statue of Christ the Redeemer stands on top of the Corcovado mountain ...
Slide4:
... blessing the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Slide5:
Sugar Loaf Corcovado
Slide6:
You can reach the top of the Corcovado either by driving or by riding the train through the forest.
Slide7:
Here you can see the road that leads to the top of the Corcovado.
Slide8:
This picture was taken from the top of the Sugar Loaf.
Slide9:
Notice how the Moon appears to be
upside down in the
Southern Hemisphere. This photo is not a montage
Slide10:
Wow! What else to say?
Slide11:
The statue of the Christ
is 125 ft (38 m) tall
and is located
at the peak of the
2,330 ft (710 m)
Corcovado mountain.
Slide12:
Happiness is...
Slide17:
Soapstone was used as the outer layer of the statue due to its good resistance to extreme weather.
Slide20:
The End