Brazil- Day Two

I left my hotel early this morning so I could get a look at Rio while it was quieter without all of the tourists and traffic around town. I ate a quick breakfast at a little coffee shop and had some coffee to wake me up. Brazil is the world’s leading coffee producer, and as you might have guessed, the coffee was delicious. The locals almost always have a cup in the morning. I set off looking for anything interesting. I saw many tourists on Rio’s world famous golden beaches when I passed by. I drove around for a while as my appetite grew. When it was time to eat, I went to a restaurant recommended by the woman who worked at the coffee shop. She told me it was a Gaucho restaurant. Gauchos were the traditional cowboys of South America. These cowboys would have barbecue a variety of meat for meals, and this is mainly what Gaucho restaurants serve. This barbequed meat is called churrasco. I tried the place out and it turned out to be fantastic. This is not surprising because Gauchos have been perfecting the recipe for over two hundred years. Following lunch, I decided to take a short trip up to Christ the Redeemer. It was incredible! The view was fantastic and it was definitely worth the hike. I was very tired, so I grabbed a sandwich at a Subway that I spotted and went to my hotel. I can not wait to go to sleep after writing this!  

    Christ the Redeemer- -Gaucho