We spent new year´s eve on copacabana beach with 2M people, halfM police, and watched 24 tons of fireworks at midnight for 20 mins. Spectacular!! Moored in front of us, but behind the fireworks barges, were 7 cruise ships, lights ablaze, a sight in themselves. Most people, including ourselves, were wearing white. This is originally a festival of Iemanja, goddess of the sea, from West Africa. Little boats, paper, are launched with flowers and other offerings. These days most people just cast a few flowers into the water, but we did see the launch of one little boat. At midnight everyone walked into the sea to jump an obligatory 7 waves, and get their clothes wet. So we should have a lucky and blessed year, we hope.
Also that morning Roman and I went for an early morning dip in the sea, where already many offerings had been made.
Sue says:
As a party animal I can now claim to have been to the biggest party on the planet. It is now very
hot and sticky, and i have had a squiffy tummy but its better to get that out of the way, before we go off on the road. Its lovely to hear from home and get your comments. Keep them coming.
Needless to say, a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to all friends and rellys, and lots of love from us both xxxxxxxxxxxx
4 comments:
That sounds utterly amazing and you are both very fortunate to have been there.
Georgia, Oscar and I went down to St Georges Square in Hebden and saw the new year in with all of the happy drunks; first time for the kids. (Kate had a nap and couldn't wake up in time unfortunately!)
Happy New Year from Yorkshire!
xxxx
Hi Sue and Ros,
I am insanely jealous of the hot weather, fireworks, people....I shan't go on! Happy New Year to you both and well done for getting this blogging thing under contol. It's great to be able to keep up to date with your adventures. Much love
Kate (the sleepy one who doesnt like going out in the cold) xx
Hi Sue and Ros,
Happy new year to you both and to all friends and rellies in Rio.
Sounds like you're having a great time. It's great to be able to follow your travels.
Love Anne & Tony
Like the fireworks Granny!
Oscar
xxx
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