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February 15, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Rio de Janeiro Packing Round 1. Residents of Rio de Janeiro are called CARIOCAS . 2. Which statement is true of Rio de Janeiro ON GUANABARA BAY . 3 Postcards almost always include the statue of CHRIST THE REDEEMER that overlooks the city and bay. 4. "Rio de Janeiro" means River of JANUARY in Portuguese. 5. This glorious stretch of sand in Rio is one of the world's most famous beaches. COPACABANA BEACH 6. The current exchange rate equates one U.S. dollar with about 2.3 Brazilian REALS . Picture: colonial type building with columns Departure Round 1. Inga, marimari and jambo are all unique FRUITS you'll want to taste in Rio. 2. This tiered downtown street is the site of the Samba Parade held during Carnaval. SAMBODROMO 3. Michael Caine and Joseph Bologna star in this 1984 comedy set in Rio. BLAME IT ON RIO 4 Rio`s steep hills and mountains are offshoots of the SERRA DO MAR range. 5. This popular beach sport is a cross between volleyball and badminton. PETECA Picture: huge stadium On Tour 1. When he sailed into the bay he mistook it for a river and named it Rio de Janeiro. GASPAR DE LEMOS 2 Rio's "Tijuca" is said to be the largest FOREST found within a city. 3. Parca FLORIANO is Rio`s main square in the heart of the city. 4. Rio has more than its share of "fabelas." What are they? SHANTYTOWNS 5. This alcoholic beverage made from sugar cane is also called "pinga" or "aguardente". CACHACA 6. Which of these Rio beaches is considered the richest and most chic? IPANEMA 7. The "Santa Teresa Bondinho" is best described as a/an TRAM . Picture: very tall lighted stained glass window 8. This longest-running restaurant in Rio opened in 1887. BAR LUIS 9. Victoria Regia WATER LILIES are a highlight at Rio`s botanical garden. 10. Rio`s many museums include one dedicated to this singer that has become a cult figure. CARMEN MIRANDA 11. "Gafieirias" are dancehalls that specialize in this accordian- laced music of the northeast. FORRO 12. It`s possible to enjoy a barbeque at the home of this Great Train Robbery escapee. RONNIE BIGGS Bonus Question One The Christ of the Redeemer statue overlooks the city from the top of CORCOVADO Mountain. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro found? Area 5 Picture: picture of Rio and the bay Slide Show 1. This landmark baroque building is covered with beautiful mosaic tiles. MUNICIPAL THEATER 2. The name of Rio's landmark soccer stadium is MARACANA . 3. The unique Metropolitan Cathedral was designed by this architect. EDGAR OLIVERA DAFONSECA 4. The two-stage cable car takes visitors to the top of this landmark granite peak called SUGAR LOAF . Clues for next destination: Winter Olympics Mole Antonelliana Piazza San Carlo Maddama Palace |