We don't seem to be having much luck with Rio's transport system.
A tortuous rush-hour trip to the airport to meet Andrew ended up with the bus crashing into a car in front, and the journey taking two hours.
I nearly got arrested on the underground Metro. I got on a carriage and people started saying something to me. I was puzzled and then a policeman came along, and I said 'Sorry I am English' - and he said 'This carriage for women only!'. Doh!
And on the day we wanted to take the mountain railway up to see The Christ statue - it was unexpectedly closed.
Then yesterday when we took a ride on the historic Santa Theresa tram, it broke down in the middle of the viaduct, and we all had to climb off!
Originally an aqueduct, it was converted to carry trams in the 1890s, when Rio's network of trams covered most of the City. Today it is a wonderful tourist attraction.
Eventually another tram came along to give a tow.
At least Roberto's bicycles have been reliable.
Just been exploring on the bike, and found Santa Marta favela, which is a shanty town clinging to the sides of the mountains. This one is on the other side of the hill from Roberto's and has a funicular railway to the top. So I thought I'd be lazy and take the railway to the top and cycle down the other side to home.
I forgot it would be dark and no street lights at the top, and didn't realise how steep the roads were! . . . I ended up having to walk the bike it was so steep and windy - but what a view!
I forgot it would be dark and no street lights at the top, and didn't realise how steep the roads were! . . . I ended up having to walk the bike it was so steep and windy - but what a view!
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