Today was the ritual cleansing of 46th street by NYC's own troop of Baianas. I'd love to explain exactly what a Baiana is, but I know it will only result in an epic failure. You can ask Dr. Bob Carpenter to explain it in full next time you see him.
Here is a picture of one of the entertainers. This guy was awesome! Everyone was samba dancing, waving Brazilian flags and hugging the nearest Baiana!
Of course, this being a Brazilian party, once you start feeling the music you can't help but take your shirt and headdress off and find a drum to bang on!
After dancing the afternoon away, Kelly and I felt like this child. I actually carried Kelly back to the upper west side in exactly the same fashion. Minus, of course, the cool Bahia hat emblazoned with the slogan "The land of all us".
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I think that exact same Baiana sells acaraje on the corner across from my old apartment. Weird. Did you try acaraje? I wouldn't if I were you...
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