“When I want to know the social character of a city, I go where the people drink. In Paris, it’s the cafà ©. In London, the pub. In Rio de Janeiro, it is without a doubt the botequim, the little corner bar that is a local institution, as immortalized in the Noel Rosa samba “Conversa de Botequim.” (more at the bootsnall travel website)

*You know.   Cigarettes are called “fags” in the UK.

Weird Brazilian Carnival record from Rio de Janeiro!   Like a fun loving KKK.