So as it turns out, Carnival is not only celebrated in big cities like Rio and Salvador. Its everywhere in Brazil - even the sleepy island of Ilhabela. Ric, Dave and I went out to see what festivities were on offer. It was great fun, the shore front promenade was blocked off and grandstands were erected on the one side, creating a little sambadrome for the parades to pass through. Brightly coloured ribbons were run above the street to add a lot of colour to an already bright and vibrant affair.
We made some friends with some of the locals including the waiter from our new local in Ilhabela! Another guy, Higor was fascinated by the fact that we were South African and white. We were fascinated by the fact that he was brazillian and could speak English. the legends organised us some vests from one of the samba schools, which we exchanged for the shirts we were wearing.
Anyways, this jol goes on until Tuesday, but I think we'll be out of here by then. not for lack of stamina, but for our itchy feet and hunger for fresh fish.
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