Most fireworks are illegal here, just like in the US.  However, there is a greater sense of freedom here on New Year's, as countless people light fires in the streets, burn kerosine drenched dolls, and in general, just shoot off a shitload of fireworks.  Hell yeah.

The streets are filled with the smells of sulphur and with the sounds and lights of fireworks.  Lucia and I ride with a group of her college friends, with an open bottle of of vodka/pisco mix to the nearest liquor store, where they mix some artificial orange punch in with the alcohol.  We proceed to drive to a park, and drink in the van.  It was great.  When we finish off the bottle between the 5 of us, we head to Fiorella's house for some chicken, a salad, and some french fries.  After dinner, we set off our own fireworks, then watch the rest of the crazys from the roof of Fiorella's house.

We end the night with drinking games that leave us all feeling great, with smiles on our faces, mixed with funny grins.  We get dropped off at our front door by Helbert.  To top it off, I'm not even going to share what we got to do before and after the party.

We wish everyone a good night and a Happy New Year!