Category Archives: Brazil

Carnival in Brazil 2012: Samba School UNIDOS DA TIJUCA (Rio de Janeiro)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by agogo22
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Rosen Montag, Shrove Dienstag & Pancake Day

Posted on February 21, 2012 by agogo22

Originally posted on Wendy's Place:
For those of you who don’t follow Foodimentary… you should. Then you, too would be reminded of the fact it is Fat Tuesday (party folk), aka Shrove Tuesday (praying folk), aka Pancake Day (foodie…

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Parade Floats: Luxury Carnival Float 2012 Rio Carnival in Gold

Posted on February 21, 2012 by agogo22

http://www.brazilcarnival.com.br This Carnival float has some finishing touches made in Gold. The luxury of this float which represents a Bank from 19th century!

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Vila Isabelle Street Rehearsal

Posted on February 21, 2012 by agogo22
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“England” Samba School Uniao da IIlha

Posted on February 21, 2012 by agogo22

http://www.brazilcarnival.com.br Uniao da Ilha Samba School Shakes Rio´s Sambadrome “mixing English sauce and Feijoada, with the powerful voice of Ito Melodia Carnival Singer. What a blast!!

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Posted on February 21, 2012 by agogo22

Moss and Fog It is truly exhausting for pet owners to manage sudden symptoms of dehydration in cats. This is one of the common issues among felines that is mostly not diagnosed or treated in time. In these cases, finding … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 21, 2012 by agogo22

Originally posted on Americas South and North:
Last night was the first of two nights in which Rio de Janeiro’s samba schools parade, with the songs, themes, floats, and costumes I previously wrote about on full display. Below, are collections…

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Carnival in Brazil 2012: Samba School X-9 PAULISTANA (São Paulo)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by agogo22
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Will there be life after ‘Carnaval’?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by agogo22

Originally posted on 3rdculturechildren:
So, here we are! the popular choice: bright colors & lots of fun! We’re another foreign service family, posted in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, a place showcasing a magical mix between the Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and native…

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Getting ready for Carnaval! {or Esquentando os Tamborins Part II}

Posted on February 16, 2012 by agogo22

Originally posted on 3rdculturechildren:
So, here we are, a week before the largest celebration this country is capable of displaying: Carnival or, how we say it Brazil, “Carnaval”… Well, not a week from today, but from last Saturday, February 11th,…

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