 Rio Carnival Champions Parade EXTRAVAGANZA! Tonight the 6 best schools paraded once again and I was able to get dirt cheap tickets to go and have a look at this amazing display of feathers, costumes, music and razzamataz! The only problem was that the best schools were last, and so that meant Shannon and I were in the grandstand drinking beer for 6 hours watching each of the schools parade by- each 80 minutes long, with 4000 participants- its a logistical wonder- and so bloody impressive! We did hold out to watch the winners-Beija Flor and it certainly didn`t fail to impress! I was mesmerised by the amount of detail and beauty. So many sparkles and feathers and glitz and glamour! I felt ever so proud when Salgueiro appeared- (the school Beccy and I had paraded in last Sunday) We had come second would you believe- most certainly because Bec and I were in it :) I was supposed to join them in the winners parade- but much preferred to watch it all- to see the story unfold and be able put it all into perspective! Of course I wen overboard taking photos- and luckily my camera had a good zoom- but still I think it would be worth to buy the tickets to some better seats next time- just to getter close up of all those sequined and shiny beautiful bodies ;) Enjoy!
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