Today I walked the streets of old Recife with friends in the morning. The clean up crews were out clearing away the remnants of yesterday's festivities and the streets were basically deserted. It was very hot and humid , so I did not get as far or see as much as I had hoped. Came back to the ship for high tea with Dad as it was too late for lunch. Then we went for a swim ( floating & sculling around mostly) in the pool - water was very warm.
Washed up and then it was time for supper. Met another friend in the dining room at supper and decided to go out again today at 7.30 pm to walk down to the square and see & participate in Carnival first hand. Stayed out for 2 hours and had a great time. It was very family friendly- lots of families with small kids, old grandparents, and lots of parades in the streets. Although Dad kept worrying about everything (mostly about losing me , I think!) I felt very safe the whole time. There were lots of people everywhere but with a bit of patience, you could still get around and weave your way through the crowds. Lots of police were out also. I think things might get a bit more packed as the night wears on, but we decided that we had experienced enough and came back to the ship. Met some other friends up in the bar and decided we would get together tomorrow morning at 10.30 am, share a cab, and go up to Olinda for about 2 hours and do some sightseeing and check out their carnival festivities (which seem to be ongoing all day).
Will tell you more tomorrow.
Carl & Omi - Hope you had a great birthday !
Take care everyone.
Love Mom & Dad
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