Carnaval can be summed up beautifully in one word = CRAZY!! Seriously one of THE most incredible and surreal experiences of my life (I have a feeling I might use those adjectives alot so apologies in advance!) Rio is crazy at the best of times, but over Carnaval weekend it takes on a whole new level, there are people everywhere, music, parades, beer sellers, noise everywhere too, bit of a shock to the system to start with but soon got used to the crowds and started joining in. It's infectious, it's fun, it's drunken, it's crowded, it's slightly intimidating. We were staying with Harry's parents; two friends Abi and Horia, and their friend Allana, in apartment in Leblon for the 5 days of Carnaval. Harry and I would never have been able to afford to 'do'
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