An explosion of colour and fun
After flirting with Monochrome this week, I though it time to inject a little colour into our lives. It seems ages since I waved and cheered with the crowd as the Carnival floats passed me by in Loule, but it’s only a couple of weeks. After 110 years of celebrating the event, this Algarve town really knows how to party. Can you shimmy? Or make like a pirate? Or maybe, be a mermaid?
Whatever you choose, you need to be good with paper flowers, and happy to smile and wave for three hours. That’s a lot of waving!
There’s always a Pierrot, and lots of dancing girls. The children are spellbound; many of them in costume and eager to be a part of it all.
There’s a large political element to the whole festival. The Portuguese love an opportunity to have a ‘dig’ at their politicans and celebrities. They have a valid point because money is very hard-earned in this country. But this is a time of celebration and it’s all done in a wonderful, family oriented spirit. And, of course, there are a few jiggling ladies for the dads.
The pirate theme is highly appropriate. Most people would agree that politicians rob and plunder. And if all else fails, there’s always Pinocchio.
I hope you enjoyed your trip to this year’s Carnival with me. Next year, maybe come along and we’ll party?
Meantime, it’s the weekend again. Hoping you’ll have a good one. Don’t forget to pop in on Cate at Six Word Saturday. And save some energy to come walking with me on Monday!
restlessjo 
I think you’ve posted incorrectly- this is from last week?
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I don’t think I can change it, Kathe, without putting in a second entry. I did it in a bit of a hurry because it was very late coming up and I forgot to change my url. Sorry 😦
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oh those floats looked so edible, like huge coconut cakes.
What a wonderful Carnival!
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It was great fun, Judy! Happy you could enjoy it with me 🙂
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So much fun! That was unique, thanks for sharing.
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It was really a great day! Thanks for your company 🙂
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‘Jiggling ladies for the dads’. LOL…of course, have to have some eye candy, right? What delightful colour and fun pouring out from your photos Jo, I would love to ‘carnival’ with you 🙂 xx
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I’m guessing you have a great shimmy, Sherri! 🙂 Can’t leave the dads out ALL the time, can we? 🙂 Hugs, sweetheart! Having a good week?
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Haha…well, I do my best 😉 Not bad thanks Jo, not bad. Usual ongoing ‘stuff’…but it’s going! Hope you’re having a good week…hugs back lovely one… xxx
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Woohoo!!!
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Glad you enjoyed 🙂
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This was a colorful explosion Jo! And some of the most professional floats I have ever seen- what a fun event 🌞🌞🌞
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They’ve been making them for a lot of years, Yvette. 🙂 How’s your shimmy these days?
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Hah!!! I don’t know – how is yours!??? But I would hang with the Pirates if u had to choose a float!
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Mine needs work 🙂 Hang with the pirates is right! Some of my photos didn’t come out too well but they had a wild contraption where they suspended a lady offender in the air and a skeleton puppet walking alongside. It looses something in the telling 😦
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Oh that is cool – have a nice week restless one! 😊
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oh what a feast to the eyes! so fun! 🙂
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It’s a great day out, LolaWi! Such a nice atmosphere. 🙂
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What an amazing amount of work in each float. I am impressed.
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They are incredible, Ann! We’ve been several years and they never disappoint. 🙂
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