A little look back to 2006 with memories of Carnival.
The Carnival celebration in Rio is arguably the greatest celebration in the world. I was expecting to witness debauchery like Mardi Gras, but on a grander scale. What I discovered was anything but that. There was certainly alcohol flowing freely – beer and caipirinhas were available every 4 feet – but in Rio, Carnival is about music, dancing, celebration and, above all, joy. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not about beads and throwing up on your shoes.
One of hundreds of incredibly elaborate floats
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