Yesterday was election day in Brazil, which was actually the second round of elections (the first round weeds out the candidates to the top 2, and the second round is just between the top 2 candidates). Dilma won, which was to be expected, but I was more curious to see how exactly the electoral process works in Brazil. Apparently, wherever you register to vote, you must go to that exact location-- and transferring locations of registration is a big pain (sounds similar to the US....).
After checking out a voting center in Urca, where residents pick their future leader with the view of the Sugar Loaf outside the windows, I met up with some new friends to go to Pedra Bonita, part of a massive trail of mountains that extend from Pedro Gavea into Jardim Botanico. The trail was pretty simple to the top of the mountain; maybe a half hour, at most. And while it was foggy, the view of Rio was pretty spectacular. Lush trees, lagoons, a perfect glimpse of the Christ, and a clear depiction of why the city is so special. Pictures don't do the view justice; your best bet is to climb up to the top and see for yourself.
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