I was recovering from this:
This weekend was/is Carnival here in Maastritcht, our first.  The town has exploded with color.  Random marching bands are roving the streets, jamming to a slightly drunken beat.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

So we cobbled together some costumes and went out into the throng of party-ers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We found quite the party!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Met some new friends!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And generally had great time.  The costumes are absolutely amazing, its like a mythical city wide halloween party, with newborns to ancient folk decked out.  Its very difficult to find some one who isn’t smiling.  Here are a few more pictures of some impressive sights:

 
 
 
 
 
 
This lady won the award for most colorful costume that I saw.
 
 
 
 
There were a few nods to the classics.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And the drinks were good.  No poison detected.

All in All, a reason to love where we live.