The bullfight

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January 16th 2012

Published: January 16th 2012

The only reason that I decided to stay on an extra night in Merida was so that I could go to the bullfight. The bullring is a short five minute walk away from where I'm staying, and as Larry was driving us to the bus station to book our seats he mentioned in passing that there was a bullfight coming up. So although I do not support bullfighting in principle, I made a random decision to buy a t... Read Full Entry

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16th January 2012

Lucy
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Great photos...
The colours and costumes look amazing and a great description. Did you stay for the 6th bull?

16th January 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

NICE BLOG
I didn't know they killed the bull each time...it seems the only lottery is if the bull gets a horn in first. The poise of the matadors in your photos are well captured.

17th January 2012

Elizabeth
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We were there too!
And we too enjoyed the event. And Juan Pablo was our favourite, even though we agree that the old maestro showed class all the way, and the young Arturo showed the bravery the sport is known for. You take very good snapshots! If you send me the pic of Arturo aiming the sabre for the coup de grace, I'll send you my pic of Arturo on the ground after he was flipped by el toro.

21st January 2012

Elizabeth
non-member comment

La Corrida 15 enero
Hi, Rachel! We emailed you and said we had been to the same bullfight and wanted to exchange pics. Well, we are back online and presume you have left Tulum and are now back online as well. But i will need your email add. to send you the pic of Arturo on the ground.

21st January 2012

RJT
Rachael

Liz and John
Hi there, I have emailed you as well, hopefully you got it, I am in Tulum until Tuesday and my access is limited. If I get an opportunity before Tuesday I will send it to you. Rachael

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