So carnival is fast approaching here. In Rio, Carnival started at the beginning of February. I just came back from a weekend in Rio, and people are going out dressed up in a variety of costumes. Every weekend there are street parties in different parts of the city.
But the REAL carnival will begin this weekend. From Friday until Tuesday, the entire city will turn into one massive party zone. Every hour of the day there will be something happening somewhere.
And of course, there is the famous parades by different Samba schools competing in the Sambódromo. Some 30,000 people gather to watch these samba schools who have an hour each to dazzle both the audience and judges. Huge elaborate floats, beautiful costumes, pounding drums, singing and dancing are all part of the parade.
Thanks to my aunt, I'll be participating in the parade of one of the samba schools. It's been my aunt's dream to get into a parade with one of the schools, and hers managed to get her, me and her two sons in on the Rocinha's Samba School parade...I have to say, that I never in my life thought I'd be doing this!
I will be dressed as a beggar...but the costume is quite elaborate for a beggar. I've memorized the theme song...and so on Saturday I'll be dancing and singing for an hour straight as the school walks down the Sambódromo.
I went to a practice sessions over the weekend. It was a blast, the energy of just being with a huge group of people singing the same song and dancing was amazing! Although, I do have to say that at some points, it was getting tiring singing the same song over and over again for over an hour!
But when Saturday comes...everyone dressed up, and a crowd of 30,000 people...I really don't think I can run out of energy!
Wish my school luck! Below you can watch the school's performance last year!
Weekend @ Buzios
Decided to enjoy the last weekend in Buzios which sits on a peninsula with some 17 stunning beaches and surrounded by small islands. It's truly a little paradise 3 hours away from Macae by bus. I stayed at my cousin's place there. A ten minute walk from the beach, I couldn't have asked for more.
I also had the pleasure to meet up with my good friend Flavia. Since she has been living in France for the last year and a half, it was really awesome to be able to meet up with her in Buzios during her visit to Brazil.
After spending Saturday walking from one beach to another and witnessing a beautiful sunset, Sunday was spent on a schooner tour of several of Buzios' most beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.
Thank you Flaviana and Allan for letting us crash at your place! I definitely hope to go back soon!
I also had the pleasure to meet up with my good friend Flavia. Since she has been living in France for the last year and a half, it was really awesome to be able to meet up with her in Buzios during her visit to Brazil.
After spending Saturday walking from one beach to another and witnessing a beautiful sunset, Sunday was spent on a schooner tour of several of Buzios' most beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.
Thank you Flaviana and Allan for letting us crash at your place! I definitely hope to go back soon!
It's raining students
So, I was stressing out before due to the lack of work. Now I'm beginning to wonder how much free time I'll have left with everything that's been coming my way.
Because I'm coming from Canada, (from what I've heard) CNA will be trying to get me to take on as many classes as possible.
Meanwhile, I've picked up another student for private French classes twice a week. A couple friends of one of my current students are interested in classes. The son of my other student wants conversational English classes. My cousin has asked me for classes, so has a relative next door and a friend has asked for French classes. My capoeira instructor has expressed some interest. And a lady who did a health assessment on me has also called me asking to setup some classes.
When it rains it pours. The power of word of mouth. The problem is that everyone wants evenings and weekends. And I want a life!
*cough cough* any Canadians want a job??
Because I'm coming from Canada, (from what I've heard) CNA will be trying to get me to take on as many classes as possible.
Meanwhile, I've picked up another student for private French classes twice a week. A couple friends of one of my current students are interested in classes. The son of my other student wants conversational English classes. My cousin has asked me for classes, so has a relative next door and a friend has asked for French classes. My capoeira instructor has expressed some interest. And a lady who did a health assessment on me has also called me asking to setup some classes.
When it rains it pours. The power of word of mouth. The problem is that everyone wants evenings and weekends. And I want a life!
*cough cough* any Canadians want a job??
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