Carnaval 2014

We in Gorinchem lie at the cusp of celebrating carnaval: south of us is an institution which monopolizes life in preparation for the big event, but here we are dubious about the whole shebang.

Some of us are passionate about making carnaval floats and celebrating with wild costumes and exuberant drinking. Others turn their back to the carnaval- phenomenon and reject the whole shebang.

I am leaning toward the latter group, especially since our window-sills became clogged with confetti: how on earth am I going to clean this up?