Every February the whole country of Brazil turns into a giant party.  In the days leading up to Carnaval work begins to grind to a halt, with most companies taking off at least the Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) of Carnaval  if not Monday as well.  And...  most companies don't expect their workers to show up on the following Wednesday until noon (if at all).  These pictures are from the Carnaval in Sao Paulo (I haven't been to Carnaval in Rio... yet!). 

Carnaval Floats (19KB)

Carnaval Floats (18KB) More Floats (15KB)

JB with beard! (17KB) Getting into the spirit of things... 
Working up a good sweat in     honor of the festivities..



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Last Updated on  January 30, 1999  by Jonathan Bales