After our previous days of sightseeing and running around Rio, we were ready for some days of just hanging out on the beach. We met our buddies at Ipanema beach and camped out for the day. Luke had a great time in the waves.
People selling dresses, blankets, sarongs, sunglasses, and jewelry approach beachgoers all day at the beaches in Rio. Jason bought a pair of sunglasses from one, and I bought a dress and this beach blanket. I love it! It gets a lot less sandy than a towel.
Here are some more pictures of Luke playing in the waves:
Here comes a big wave! Look out, Luke!
Luke swordfighting with Brian.
Luke and Daddy at the end of the day:
We went out to dinner with Brian and Laura (fellow 5th grade teacher) at a Brazilian restaurant our last night in Rio.
During dinner, a group of street performers performed right outside our restaurant. They were really fun to watch!
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Our last morning in Rio, Jason did a little souvenir shopping while Luke and I went to the beach to meet Jill, Sascha, and Andy. We hung out and played in the waves for a while. When I got too tired to play anymore (from being knocked over again and again and again!) Sascha got in and played with Luke for a long time. Luke was quick to teach him how to throw him into the waves so he could body surf in. I was so grateful to have a break from those powerful waves, and Luke had a great time with Sascha. 
Jason joined us with bags full of souvenirs at about noon. We had a few hours together on the beach before heading back to the hotel for quick showers and then out to the airport that evening. We loved Rio, and would love to go back there again!
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