whether amongst the two million people gathered at the beach on copacabana to watch the world's largest fireworks display, or up on top of păo de açúcar watching the festivities from a bird's eye view, the words of brazilian poet carlos drummond de andrade ring true - the last day of the year is not the last day of all time. 

more and more days will come until once again it is time to celebrate the new year, anew.

in fresh white clothes, with a bottle of champagne and a loved one nearby, be they old or new, there's no better way to ring in a próspero ano novo than in rio de janeiro!