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The Fla-Bahia caravan ready to hit the road

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Reporter and photographer follow the fans' journey, perhaps towards the sixth title

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Carlos Monteiro RIO DE JANEIRO
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- PHOTO: GILVAN DE SOUZA
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To the sound of the official anthem and "Race, Love and Passion," the Fla-Bahia caravan leaves Salvador, heading to Recife, where Flamengo will face Náutico, this Sunday, at Aflitos. Aboard a luxurious bus, 44 crazed Flamengo fans left the Bahian capital, at 21 p.m., this Friday.

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In their luggage, bass drums, beer, and lots and lots of excitement. The passionate fans face a 12-hour trip to the capital of Penambuco. Among the men, six women face the challenge of the trip without complaint.

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On the contrary, they sing and, just like their traveling companions, they puff out their chests and, even two days before the game, they push Mengão towards the sixth

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