Skye_Diary_2

Nao entendo (I don’t understand) became a common phrase for the first week in Brazil. The place is beautiful and I enjoyed all the sights of Carnival. As you walk down the street you are continually emersed in music typically the samba and people enjoying themselves, eating drinking, dancing. It is hard to find a place that isn’t having a good time in the spirit of carnival. I am finding the language barrier a bit difficult. I met an English girl in the hostel called Crista that I spend a lot of time with who speaks fluent Spanish which is a great help but when I am alone I have to ask them to speak very slowly or ask for an English speaking employee. It hasn’t been a huge problem as I have enjoyed myself thoroughly. Carnival is really amazing and I just can’t get my head around how open, helpful and fun the people here are. When I was walking through some markets the other day a gentlemen grab my hand and pulled me to dance with him to the music his mates were playing. We then continued to dance in the street for another hour. There is not time here, no where I have to be and I love every second.