14 hours travelling and the Brazilians throw a party

Yet more travelling today but with the complication of Two flights and a Five hour bus ride. On entering Brazil I reflect that on my global tour, the infrastructure of many countries is extremely similar and that it is really only the people and weather that vary. It turns out the area of Southern Brazil that we are in has quite a strong European influence. The journey takes us Five hours north of Porto Allegre (happy port). On arrival in Vacaria we discover that the whole town has turned out with local dignitaries and Guochos.
The gathering commences at 9.30pm with a raft of welcome speeches and presentations. Finally, after a great meal including a huge barbeque, there is wonderful entertainment with traditional music and dancing. This is a combination of tap dance around a Two metre iron pole laid on the floor, folk dance in couples and an awesome display of twirling ropes with either wooden balls or flames on the end. These Brazilians know how to party.