Rev Neal Reports from South America and Antarctica
Aboard the ms Rotterdam
January 24 -- February 18, 2008
Dr. Gregory S. Neal

Departing Rio:

Rio is a lovely and breathtaking city to depart from by sea. It makes for a series of glorious photos. We will begin with a few photos of the Christ Redeemer Statue as it was visible from my hotel. Then, shots of Rio as the Rotterdam sailed out into the South Atlantic for its 2-day transit to Buenos Aires:

This is the other side of the Sugar Loaf!



Looking toward Ipanema Beach ... far in the distance, shrouded by clouds.

Days at Sea and Touring Buenos Aires