Doesn't this picture just represent our journey......

What a great day today in Rio de Janeiro! We took a 8 hour tour to see the highlights of Rio. The views were breath taking and very worth the money we spent to see Rio. Donei has turned into our little photographer when going places. He really likes taking pictures and maybe he'll take a photography class at school.

First Day at the Beach/Ocean

We are sitting here in a internet shop because we are having so much trouble with our hotel internet.
Yesterday we made our last stop for the Adoption paperwork at the US Consulate to pick up Donei's passport and Visa. WE ARE DONE with all the paperwork finally!
We then spent the day on the Copacabana Beach. Donei has never been the beach or the Ocean. He loved it (who wouldn't!) He kept asking his Dad to go back out in the water with him all day. The weather is great here. We did have to "warn" or prepare Donei for what might appear on the beach.........there were definitely some thongs!!!!!!!!!! But thank goodness no topless! I think I was the only person in Rio in a one piece bathing suit (with a wrap) :)) I guess these people just don't care what they look like!
We took Donei to the "Outback Steak House" last night for dinner. Again, a first experience with ordering a steak from the menu~! I think it was a little overwhelming for him to be honest, but he ordered a Ribeye and ate all of it, plus cheesy fries appetizers, followed by one of my ribs and chicken breast. Then he had a huge dessert!!!!! This boy can eat! He has definitely put on some pounds since we have arrived in Brazil!
When we were in Curitiba still we went to the Mall and wanted to get dessert. Donei and I decided to go to the "Chocolate Fountain" where they will pour warm chocolate on top of your choice of fruit or other items. So Donei, who absolutely LOVES white chocolate got a bowl of grapes and poured warm white chocolate all over them. As we were eating we were telling him that we had a chocolate fountain at home and we would get the fountain working with warm chocolate and then would sit around the table and dip strawberries, bananas, pretzels, etc.....in it and eat and eat!!!! He laughed and didn't believe us and then when we had finally convinced him that we were telling the truth he said, "Oh no....I'm gonna get so fat!!!!!!" It was pretty funny!
Last two days in Rio and then we are headed home!

Just like home......of course we never eat Domino's back home but sure enjoyed it now. Donei liked it too!

Father and Son........relaxing...

On top of Sugar Loaf Mountain

The Soccer Stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup

And of course the world known statue of  Christ over looking Rio