Carnaval

This past week has been pretty nuts. Carnaval, no school, a house party at my house, traveling to Trois-Ilets, exploring Schoelcher solo for hours, a sailboat festival, having my first traditional l'eau de coco, hanging on the beach (of course)... I don't even know where to begin. So here are some pics of Carnaval and you can just see for yourselves :)

Matilda and I were originally shown around Carnaval by
a couple of her friends. Yes, he's wearing a nightie because
there had been a pajama party in the streets that morning

Matilda and I (and Joscelin who was taking the photo)

Everyone else

Everything is to the heart-pounding beat of drums

During the parade, there are many different types of traditional dances

As well as decorated cars

Most people dress as women (except on Monday, when men dress as women and women dress and men and then they get married)

Amy Winehouse in the flesh(es)!

...and except on Tuesday, when everyone wears red and dresses like Satan

Sophie with Satan