Days after his public separation from Madonna, the scrumptious Jesus Luz finally surfaced again on Monday at Ipanema beach, seen with an unidentified male friend, in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro.

The 22-year-old model showed no sign of post-Madonna illnesses. Madge, however, is stirring up headlines around the world with her controversial adoption of her second Malawian kid.

Despite the happy sunshine attitude, Luz, who reportedly parted ways with the singer last week, cannot let go of one thing — the hat he started wearing while with her in New York. He has been photographed numerous times wearing it in Brazil whether it was arriving at the airport, partying with models, having a beer or walking on the beach. Maybe he’s trying to tell Madonna that he’s still in love with her?