在圣保罗的旅程告一段落后，我踏上了前往里约的旅途。飞机抵达里约的那一刻，我仿佛感受到了这座城市蕴藏的活力和热情。从机场出来，我直接打了一辆出租车前往青年旅舍。太阳已经开始升起，于是我决定趁早去青旅办理入住，再去去沙滩边享受海风的拂面。
After my journey in São Paulo ended, I embarked on a trip to Rio de Janeiro. The moment the plane landed in Rio, I felt the city’s energy and passion. I took a taxi directly from the airport to the youth hostel. The sun was already rising, so I decided to check in early at the hostel and then head to the beach to enjoy the sea breeze.
当天的下午我就在旅行群组里面约到了几个小伙伴一起去沙滩边晒太阳。孤身一人踏上沙滩确实有点的无聊。远处，海浪拍打着礁石，潮水涌动着，伴随着悠扬的涛声，我伫立在沙滩上，感受着大自然的魅力。
In the afternoon, I arranged to meet some fellow travelers from my travel group to sunbathe on the beach. It would have been a bit boring to go to the beach alone. In the distance, waves crashed against the rocks, and the tide ebbed and flowed, accompanied by the melodious sound of the waves. I stood on the beach, feeling the charm of nature.
当夜幕降临，我和新结识的朋友们决定去体验里约的夜生活。我们来到了一家气氛热烈的酒吧，音乐喧嚣，灯光闪烁，整个空间弥漫着热情的氛围。我在这里新认识了Matheus，他也独自一人去了很多地方，数量比我多，我们相互分享着彼此的旅行经历。当不同的人去过相同的地方，彼此分享着相同的或者不同的感受是一件很奇妙的事情。
As night fell, my new friends and I decided to experience Rio’s nightlife. We went to a lively bar where the music was loud, the lights were flashing, and the whole place was filled with a passionate atmosphere. I met Matheus there; he had traveled to many more places than I had. We shared our travel experiences with each other. It’s fascinating to share similar or different feelings when different people visit the same places.
第二天，我结识了来自巴西的朋友Ueslei。在共享美食的时刻，我们交流着彼此在不同国家的生活体验，探讨着文化的差异和相通之处。Ueslei曾在中国留学，他向我分享了在异国他乡的种种趣事和感悟，让我对世界充满了更多的探索欲望。
The next day, I met a friend from Brazil named Ueslei. During our shared meal, we exchanged our life experiences in different countries and discussed cultural differences and similarities. Ueslei had studied in China, and he shared various interesting stories and insights from his time abroad, which sparked a greater desire in me to explore the world.
下午我独自一人走路前往Urca山顶看日落，在山下等待时我可着急了，因为我持有学生证优惠必须现场买票坐缆车，而那个时段所有人都想要买票坐缆车前往山顶，万幸时间刚刚好，没有错过日落。
In the afternoon, I went alone to hike up to the top of Urca Mountain to watch the sunset. While waiting at the base of the mountain, I started to feel anxious because I had a student discount and needed to purchase cable car tickets on-site. During that time, everyone seemed to be rushing to buy tickets for the cable car ride up the mountain. Fortunately, I managed to make it just in time and didn’t miss the sunset.
第三天，之前在蒙特维迪亚朋友Jaret给我发讯息，说他也到了里约，于是我们一起徒步前往基督山看圣像。在进入这条小径的入口处必须要登记来访人的姓名，国籍，联系电话等基本信息。听说之前有不少人在徒步这条去山顶的路上遇到劫匪，所以我俩一路山都很小心，一听到有一点风吹草动就马上警觉起来。我俩还商量好，若是发现情况不对就撒腿跑，哈哈。
On the third day, my friend Jaret, whom I had met in Montevideo, messaged me saying he had also arrived in Rio de Janeiro. So, we decided to hike together to see the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain. At the entrance of the trail, we had to register basic information such as our names, nationalities, and contact numbers. We heard that many people had encountered robbers while hiking this trail to the mountaintop, so we were extremely cautious throughout the journey. At the slightest rustle, we were immediately on high alert. We even had a plan – if things didn’t seem right, we’d make a run for it. Ha ha.
下午，我和Guiherme、还有之前在波哥大认识的Fabricio以及他的朋友们一起参加了当地特有的星期一夜晚活动。明天我就要离开巴西，Fabricio和他的朋友们也都要早起工作，但他们仍然放下一切，尽情地与我享受着这个美妙的夜晚。在音乐的节拍下，我们跳着舞，笑着聊，留下了难忘的回忆。
In the afternoon I participated in a local Monday night activity with Guilherme and Fabricio, whom I had met earlier in Bogotá and his friends. I was leaving Brazil the next day, and Fabricio and his friends had to get up early for work, but they still put everything aside to enjoy this wonderful night with me. We danced and laughed at the rhythm of the music, creating unforgettable memories.
第四天，我来到了里约的regiao portuaria，这里保存着丰富的历史遗迹和艺术展览。走进展览馆，令我印象深刻的是关于1989年天安门事件的详细描述，历史的沧桑与变迁让我心潮澎湃。与朋友Gabriel一起游览完展览后，我们来到了Parque Lage，但由于没有提前预约，我们遇到了进入的困难。为了探索这座庄园的内部，我们不得不兴致勃勃地前往内部的餐厅享用了一顿美食，这也成为了我们进入这座庄园的“通行证”。
On the fourth day, I visited the regiao portuaria in Rio, where there are many historical relics and art exhibitions. The detailed description of the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident in the exhibition hall left a deep impression on me, and the vicissitudes of history moved me deeply. After exploring the exhibition with my friend Gabriel, we went to Parque Lage. However, since we didn’t make a reservation in advance, we had difficulty getting in. To explore the interior of the estate, we had to eagerly head to the restaurant inside and enjoy a meal, which became our “pass” to enter the estate.
结束了今天的探索之旅，我回到了青年旅舍整理行装，准备前往机场。回顾在巴西的精彩时光，我心中充满了感激和不舍。我告别了这片热情奔放的土地，迎接着新的旅程，前往美国旧金山。在离别的时刻，我心怀着对巴西的美好回忆，期待着未来的再相逢。
After today’s exploration, I returned to the youth hostel to pack my bags and prepare to head to the airport. Reflecting on the wonderful times in Brazil, I felt grateful and reluctant to leave. I said goodbye to this passionate land and embraced a new journey to San Francisco, USA. As I left, I cherished the beautiful memories of Brazil and looked forward to future reunions.
