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Today I was here!
Because I haven't eaten any chocolate for the past month (I'm on diet!), boyfriend decided to make this surprise to me! That and the fact he couldn't be with me on Valentine's day. (Do I see some guilt here?)
He took me to a Chocolate Festival held inside of a mediaeval castle, the castle's streets were packed (Óbidos is a castle with a small village inside it's walls) both with people and chocolate stands. The Festival's theme this year is Oceans.
There were chocolate ships, chocolate sailors, chocolate cups to drink chocolate liquor, chocolate fountains, chocolate sculptors... Chocolate Fashion (can you imagine a wearing a chocolate braw?). Even children had a Chocolate House (not the real stuff or the kids would eat it to the ground) where they could hear about chocolate history and make their own chocolate castles. There were also competitions for the best Chocolate Recipe, the Chocolatier of the Year, and best Chocolate Window Display. In this last my town's pastrie shop/factory was there displaying their work, they were invited! And I live just about a 1o minutes walk from them! I even know the employees for years!
Of course, because it was a surprise, he neglected to bring the camera along, so no photos! *grumbles*
Anyway, I made a quick search for the festival and the picture up there has the link to the official site. It can be seen in english so there won't be any problems. Now I only have to convince someone to go with the me next weekend to take a couple of photos (And bring some more chocolate!).
I also found this. What a piece of chocolate can do to a guy! *LOL*
Last night I took my parents to a Tango demonstration. The music Santa Maria from Gotan Project played for one of the pairs. And for the life in me, I just can take it from my head.
I've been listening to it all day: in the car, in work, at home, on the street. This music is real treat and torture to senses. And joined with memories of the way that couple dance last night...
Look... here's a clip from Shall We Dance? movie it should give all of you at least a tiny idea of what I'm talking about. Meanwhile I'll go looking for a real Tango dancers clip and show why this dance is one of the most sensuous in the world.

HAPPY NEW YEAR
to my awesome F-list!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
IULIA_LINNEA
MAY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY !
