This has had a twofold effect. Firstly, there are now a lot of girls around the swimming pools wearing next to nothing bikinis (but hey, who's complaining!), and secondly, if any nation on earth know how to party, it's the Brazilians. Thus, the New Year's Eve celebrations were always going to be exuberant!
We dressed in best bib and tucker for dinner and first met a couple from California (who we had spoken with several times) for a Review of 2014 trivia quiz. Unfortunately we didn't win, but by the same token we didn't come last either. Moving onwards thereafter to the dining room, our allocated companions were all rather elderly and although the conversation was polite and occasionally interesting, it was hardly scintillating....but no matter. Dinner was also extremely slow, and we didn't finish our meal until nearly 11pm, but the waiting staff were far busier than we had ever seen them before. Again, we didn't mind at all.
Following dinner, the parties in the Piazza and in the Explorers lounge were in full swing, both with live bands. We opted for the latter, ordered some drinks and danced to some 60's classics. Before we knew it midnight was fast approaching so we made our way back to the Piazza and counted down the seconds to 2015. As the clock hands reached twelve, the balloons were dropped, the streamers flew, the horns sounded, the hats were tossed into the air and everyone joined in with a chorus or two of Auld Lang's Eyne.
The dancing and drinking continued with both bands playing Spanish and Latin dance hits, so it was very much a New Year party in a foreign country. The Brazilians were certainly enjoying themselves, breaking out in spontaneous Congas and Salsas and everybody else was happy to join in or had had too many sherbets to care. We eventually retired at around 1am, exhausted after our busy and exciting day.
So all that remains now is for me to wish one and all a very happy new year!
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