Rio Carnival (part 1)

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(My first time to see a columbarium-like church, though it's actually pretty inside)

(Putting drinks on the head and have it with straws)

(A street rehearsal. The drum in the middle is kneaded to make sounds, and it sounds bitchy. The pandeiro at the right is tiny and very, very noisy)

(She reminds me Eunice, my host in Nairobi...)

(I like this blue very much, bluer than the sky, but the color is devoured by the sky in the photo)

(I like this green set as well)

(Sambadrome, where the parades and performances will be proceeded)

(Best shot of today) 

○ First impression of Rio de Janeiro): hot, dangerous, smell like India(stinky maybe?)
○ Not many street dogs. I don't know if it has something to do with Chinese or not.
○ Street graffiti is not special. The one in Chile is the best to me.
◎ Armored vehicles are wandering around, not sure they are transporting money or police/soldiers; The police men are big, strong and look wild. Obviously they are upgraded with lots of practical experience, though I heard they would still be running away while hearing gun shots.
◎ The all-you-can-eat buffet is a bit salty, 7 Real for only 1 plate and just 2 kinds of meat. I almost come out "fuc...".
○ Black guys with Portuguese are still black guys. I miss that tongue and ascent so much.
○ 1 USD for 1.97 Real in the cambio(street exchange office), for 1.95 Real from ATM machines, both less than the official rate 2 Real。

○ about Carnival:
● Sponsored and hosted by Samba Schools.

● 9 months for preparation.

● The floats would be recycled after every Carnival. Basis would be kept while decorations might be removed or partially renovated, for the next Carnival.

● Samba steps are not difficult, having nice ass and big boobs is.

● 3 parts of Carnival:

(1)Access Schools Parade: The first 2 days of the event, with less impressive performances and cheaper tickets. People pay 10-20 Real for entry and 150 Real for parading with floats, dancing with hot girls. The photos above are floats for Access Schools Parade.

(2)Special Schools Parade: The last 2 days of the event, which is the main course and the official competition. The champion would be selected by judges at the end. Entry ticket price would go from 200 Real to I don't know how much exactly(I heard someone paid 1,500). Paying more than 700 Real and you might parade with floats and girls. The top 6 would be having Champion's Parade next weekend.

(3)Street Parade/Party: Rio would close 500 blocks during the week of Carnival. There are parades, performances, music everyday everywhere for free, but be careful since it's similar to uprisings.

● Time: Parades from 09:00 PM to about 6:00 AM. Street parties would be there for 24 hours.

● Prize for champions:  A lot.

○ Costumes in the shops are not fancy at all. Those hand-made ones are the best.
○ New discovery: There are still bra smaller than C cup here.
○ Most horrible: An old man asking me if I need a condom.
○ pack-up time: 17:50

2013/02/08 The first day of Carnival