June 27, 2007

São João Party

Saturday was the São João (Saint John) party here in Brazil.  For most of the countryside it is a time of setting off fireworks and building bonfires.  At night, the streets of the city look like this...



To the untrained eye, this could look like a war zone.  It is not, but the frequent bonfires--as well as the inebriated people weaving in and out of traffic--make for interesting driving during the festival.

As our church is right in the middle of a residential area that is the scene of some very wild and noisy parties, the youth group decided to spend the night at our place.  Many found their own transportation, but those who couldn't crowded into our truck.




And I do mean "crowded"!  Thus loaded, we took off for Crato, dodging bonfires as we went. 

When we arrived, we found the party in full swing.










I had had a full day, so I turned in at about 9.  Itacyara is more of a "party animal" than I am, however, and so she stayed until the "wee hours" with the kids.
 


We were happy to be able to afford the youth group this chance to blow off a little steam, as well as get away from the smoke and noise of the São João "celebrations".

Posted by Andrew on June 27, 2007 9:57 AM.