Carnaval in Rio

As good a time as we had in New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year (even if the weather left a bit to be desired), we can't help wondering what it would've been like had we gone to Rio instead - this photo gallery of Carnaval 2004 gives us some idea of what we missed.

Carnaval 2004 (oglobo.globo.com)
Previously: Carnival Booty