My new favorite dive bar
You may look at this picture and think, "Heidi took a trip to Brazil this weekend." but, you would be wrong. This weekend was the annual Carnaval celebration in SF. I joined Rolando, one of my volleyball teammates, in the Mission to check out the action. We missed the parade, and from the aftermath that we saw, there were some amazing floats and costumes. We walked past feathered headdresses that spanned 10-15 feet wide and stood at least that high. The street festival spanned eight blocks and there were four stages, tons of food and things to buy, and lots of celebration in general. It was great people watching and I swear I was the only natural blond in the crowd of thousands.
After a couple of hours of people watching we headed to El Rio for Salsa Sundays. Every Sunday this dive bar hosts a salsa band and people come from all over the city to shake their booties to the latin beat. I danced for four hours to salsa, merengue, cha cha, and hip hop. This was one of the least pretentious dance clubs I have been to in the city. Everyone danced with everyone, regardless of gender, race, or ability to keep the rythym. I have the feeling that this may be my new Sunday hang out. The best thing is that the band starts at 3 and is over by 8 - ensuring an early night home.
posted by Heidi @ 7:26 PM
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