The past few days have pretty much sucked here because of the nasty weather. Our normal routine of going to the beach every morning was ruined; in addition to that, we couldn't do anything else either because we have to walk everywhere we go and didn't want to go anywhere in the rain (we didn't pack an umbrella). Oh well, it was just like we were at home (sitting inside reading and eating). But that's over now!!!! Today the sky cleared up and we were able to get out and go to the beach again! We have run out of things to do close by... Rio is a really big city, which is both good and bad. Good in the fact that there are tons of things to do and see, and bad in the fact that the city is so spread out. We are at the western end of the city and most of the historical sites and various other "sites to see" are on the eastern side of the city, so it would cost about $50 to get there and back by taxi. So, needless to say, we have not been there because we are cheap people. Tomorrow is supposed to be completely clear, so we will probably be beach bums all day. Then we are going to a mountain called Sugar Loaf on Saturday, which supposedly has a really good view of the city from the top. Then we want to go to the "Hippie Fair" on Sunday morning to look around for souvenirs before we leave for our long flight back to Texas on Sunday night. Only 3 more days in Brazil...