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May 10th 2011
Published: May 12th 2011
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This post will be more of a visual explanation of my adventures. So I will try to keep this part short and let you guys look at my pictures. One of our friendĀ“s from the States, Amanda, came to stay with Lidia and I for a few days. She studied at Oxford from January until March and then traveled around Europe, ending her trip visiting us in Madrid. We did the touristy stuff during the day and t... Read Full Entry



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The picadoresThe picadores
The picadores

You can tell the difference between these and the matador by the pink cape instead of a red cape
Down goes the horseDown goes the horse
Down goes the horse

this was actually scary because even though the horses are very well protected...this bull was particularly feisty and knocked the horse down. But in the end the horse was ok.
BandillerosBandilleros
Bandilleros

I don't know if you can see the little harpoon type things coming out the bull's back but that is an important part of the fight to weaken the bull
I'll take thatI'll take that
I'll take that

A picador loses his cape to the bull
The fountain Sarah tried to row us underThe fountain Sarah tried to row us under
The fountain Sarah tried to row us under

thankfully she wasn't able to steer the boat in such a tight spot



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