A Word or Two about Brazilian Culture 2: Barbie

Not the cute doll with tits, but SLABS of DEAD BOVINE ANIMAL roast over raging coals, (they rage rage against the dying of the light.)

Barbie in PoA is big.  Barbie restaurants, churrascarias, serve espeto corrido, which means something like “running spit”, you pay one price, 3 – 6 britquid, depending on the quality, and stuff yerself, if you’re a veggie, don’t go (though they usually have a good selection of salads).  The spits come around (they don’t run by the way) and keep serving until you wave a white flag or explode.  There are a couple of touristy churrascarias in town, good meat, gaúcho folk dancing, HIGH price.

Alternatively come to my place, good meat, good conversation, sunset view.  After a few beers I can zing up a Gaúcho folk dance or two, Irish jigs are my fave though, but for that I need Guinness.  Reasonable price.  Let’s say 4 britquid per person.  Sunsets are best ‘coz during the day it’s blasted hot.

After a slab or two of beer we

Do not go gentle into that good night