Xi Shun (Tallest Living Man) at Pão de Açúcar, Rio de Janeiro

Meet Xi Shun. He's the tallest living man in the world, just short of 7' 9" tall, but actually seems taller when you're standing in front of him. Xi Shun is from Mongolia and was doing a promotion for the Guiness Book of World Records in Brazil. My wife and I just happened to be at Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) here in Rio de Janeiro while they were promoting the book.

He was so happy to meet everyone...had big smile on his faceon his face the entire time, shaking hands...chatting. It was very cool meeting him.
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Susan and Xi Shun



Xi Shun towering over us


View from Pao de Acucar mountain in Rio de Janeiro


Looking down on Rio de Janeiro from Pão de Açúcar


Looking across to Corcodova mountain from Pão de Açúcar


My new friend


Jackfruit Tree - This stuff is yummy!