This last Friday I paid the steep price of 9.70 euros to see a show I was rather unprepared for. The metro was packed with people, mostly men, as we arrived at the stop leading up to El Corrido de Torros. Upon entrance back into the light of day from the depths of the metro, I was overcome by the presence of a beautifully designed Islamic building where I would be spending the next 3 hours of my life. I was surprised once inside as to how small the actual arena was, yet impressed with how many people were able to enter and view the events. It all makes sense as one sits with their knees touching the person in front and has their butt hanging off the back of the seat.
There was a great cheer when the first bull entered the stadium. I was excited to see the matador dance with his red cape as the bull charged him. Instead what I witnessed was an artisict form of brutality that allowed me to better understand and appreciate the culture of Spain. A bull fight is not for a weak stomach. First the bull is teased by about 8 matadors. A horn is blown and 2 men on horses enter the arena with spears. They stab the bull twice and then exit. Three men then come in on foot with two shorter spear type things upon which they stick them into the bull and leave. Once this has all been done, the dance between the bull and the matador begins. This is the cool part that everyonr pictures in their head when they think of a bull fight. After about 10 minutes of this, another horn is blown and the matador kills the bull with a sword in one swift move ment.
Over all it was a great opportunity to be a part of a piece of culture that has been around for so long. I enjoyed the respect the people gave both the fighter and the bull. The fighter was cheered for when he did well, and silence was given to the bull after he gored the matador, twice! The first time was like, holy crap, he just got gored. The second there were some screams from the audience as he has lifted up off the ground by the horns in his leg. The best part has that the matador tied a piece of fabric around his leg and kept going! There were some definite intense moments, but don't worry, the matador has lived for more fights; the bulls, well they were all on the market the next morning
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Okay so I had no clue that is how it is done! I am not sure I could handle it.
Thanks for sending me the link to your blog. I have been meaning to look at it for some time now, but life got crazy! I will keep checking your blog to see the latest updates of the awesome places and events you are attending. I love it!
Oh, and if you have time, my blog is www.tylerandkelsey.blogspot.com
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