It is not just Brazil that celebrates carnival at this time of year. Across South America it's the time to party before lent kicks in. In Ecuador, this means taking to the streets with plentiful supplies of water balloons, canisters of foam, packets of eggs and flour. It really it total carnage and no-one is safe. Little kids rub various liquids into the eyes of innocent grannies. And vice-versa. Gringos are most certainly not left out.For me carnaval coincided with my last few days in Baños and 'El Gran Circo de Titeres'. After five weeks of preparation, everything went pretty smoothly. We had over 100 attendees each night (as many as 200 on the first night), the show itself all worked and the concession stand was storming success. In total we made over $220 for the foundation and after each show it was time to hit the bars, which meant the Leprachaun. Obviously, the rafting guides were in full force with their accomplished gringa girl pick up techniques. Still, I managed to throw a few salsa moves into the proceedings with the latinas - to claim an own back of sorts.
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