carnaval - rio style

carnaval - rio - what can you say?? sunbaking, drinking caipirinhas and eating bbq'd cheese on ipanema beach in 42 degree heat....dancing in the rain at a block party with bits of my big toes missing...coffees and caipirinhas...hotdogs from the back of cars...when all streets and public spaces become urinals...metro cars filled with african dancers and gas bubbles....more than 15 000 samba dancers in sequins and feathers lighting up the sambódromo with music and dance...till 5am...while the grandmas next door took nanna naps in rotation...playing "spot the gringo" =)

thanks to guga for letting us stay at his apartment, and to "the gang" for a great time in rio during carnaval. if you ever get the chance, make sure you go and experience it!!!