Hello again from São Paulo, where the big party is well underway. I’m happy to report that we’ve survived the chaos of Carnaval so far. Details are in this week’s podcast.
Here’s this week’s question: The State Department has issued warnings for several popular spring destinations. Are there any places that are on your “DO NOT VISIT” list for 2024? Please share your place in the comments.
In the podcast, we talk about how tight security is at Carnaval. They got Aren and frisked him. He doesn’t look suspicious at all, right?
Here’s one of the samba schools waiting to start the parade. Those are some big crawfish up there. We attended the festivities early before the real “fun” started, so we didn’t get carried away. (Also, neither of us drinks, which limits our opportunities to get into trouble.)
Yes, this is Aren the next day at the art museum. The São Paulo Museum of Modern Art of the smallest art museums we’ve been to, but the art was pretty interesting. I think this is more our speed. Also, it’s much safer.
Speaking of safety, please don’t forget this week’s question: Which destinations are on your “DO NOT VISIT” list this year? We’ll read your comments in the next podcast.
Carnaval Confidential: How we survived Brazil's big party!