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A faint rainbow is visible through the fog above Rio.
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The group poses in front of the Corcovado Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue.
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Quinn Reynolds mimicks the position of the statue.
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Darlene and Kristy Weeks combine to form the statue's pose
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Ella Masar and Jessica Bayne enjoy the tour through Maracana Stadium.
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The team got together on the Maracana Stadium field, one of the largest soccer stadiums in the world.
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Coach Rayfield steps into the footprints of Brazilian star Ronaldo.
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Another tour group gets a photo with part of the Illini team.
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The view of Maracana Stadium from above.
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Charlotte Cooke, Jamie Alvis, Jessica Bayne and Ella Masar pose at Porcao, the team's final dinner stop.
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Eva Strickland, Kara Gostisha and Lindsey Carstens get together at dinner on the last night of the trip.
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A night shot of the Rio skyline.
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Coach Rayfield found this intricate sand castle on the beach.
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The hang gliding operators prepare the gliders for the Illini group.
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Kristy Weeks was one of the small group that went hang gliding on the final day of the trip.
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Off in the distance, three hang gliders from the Illinois group enjoy the trip
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The three gliders continue their aerial tour of Rio.
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The lush green hillsides of Rio provide a breathtaking backdrop for the city.
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The beach provided many beautiful vistas as well as a landing area for the hang gliders.
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