2/10 We learned a few things today.
1.  Taking the bus is a very inexpensive way to travel
2.  The same method of transportation can be very aggressive
3.  Terry is good at getting us on the bus...push, push and push some more
4.  Don't take your glasses to the beach-especially at night
5.  Brazil has hard rolls that rival the ones I love in Germany
6.  There are no bugs here
We got to sleep in today. Made our breakfast at homeGot on the #583 bus to Cosme Veljo. Crazy ride. When we got there the tram was sold out til 6pm. Leave it to the Brazilians to be creative. Must be during busy times they have vans that go up the mountain. Cheaper and we found out, much better. Another crazy ride up the mountain. Lots ot hair pin turns and sheer cliffs.
As we arrived at the top, we encountered a humongous line. As e waited we made conversation with the couple ahead of us. They very little english. But again hand gestures go a long way. All of a sudden she becomes aware that the line we were in was for those who already had tickets. Oops!  We decide that she would go buy all our tickets and we would hold their spot. Gave her our money and that worked like a charm. Even waiting in the long line turned out good. We got to see capuchkin monkies playing in the trees. So cute.
There are a few attractions (like the Alamo) that I have been disappointed in. Nothing like you see on tv. This was NOT one of those. Truly majestic and the view was unbelieveable. After taking many pictures (had to fight the other tourists for the prime photo opportunities) we headed back. Our initial plan was to go to Santa Tereza , but we felt it would be too rushed so we got in line for the #584 bus back to Copacabana. What a wait, and Terry would not let us take a cab back. Nope, we were going to do it by bus. So 45 minutes later in the heat and after being on our feet all day, we PUSHED our way on the bus.
Once back in our apartment, we made a sandwich and decided to go for a swim. It was dusk and very refreshing. Lots of people out and about. Anyway, we sat on the beach til dark and then headed home, not realizing that I left my glasses there.  Of course we had to go look for them. 2 months without reading would not have worked. And yes, we found them. So all in all another great day,
Tomorrow we are going to rent bikes and ride along the path to all the beaches...Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon  about 12 miles.