Rio de Janeiro - Dec 2000 - Page 4

Ipanema seen from the Corcovado. The pyramid in the middle of
the Lagoa is an electronic Christmas tree. The little island to the right of the
tree is Paisandu, our country club.

Ipanema beach - Dois Irmaos in background - Flat rock to the
left is Pedra de Gavea, jump-off for hang gliders

Praca General Osorio - Melanie & Stephanie's playground
(original equipment) directly across the street from our apartment.

Our apartment on Rua Prudente de Morais - post office next to
front door, entrance to parking garage on other side. The entire floor above the
entrance level is an open entertainment area.