The statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has always been a favorite of mine since it´s both beautifully crafted and awe-inspiring.
Travel blogger and photographer Lee Thompson was granted a visit all the way to the top of the statue where he took his now famous selfie:
“[W]hen the opportunity arose to take the world’s first (and so far only) selfie with Jesus, I couldn’t resist,” wrote Thompson, who was in town to cover the World Cup preparations and got special permission from Brazil’s tourism board.
Room with a view (image via Daily Mail):
With partner Oliver Harvey and armed with Go Pro cameras, the duo from The Flash Pack travel company “crawled in circles up 12 flights of rickety stairs that seemed to get narrower with every step.”
Thompson added, “I’ve never been afraid of heights or tight spaces, but experiencing acrophobia, claustrophobia and profound awe at the same time was something truly remarkable.”
Featured image via Goista.com.
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