Spanish Easter (processions and running of the bulls)

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Hello all!

I know it has been a while since I have done one of these, so if you get a notification, let me know in the comments. Anyway, I have been in Spain for just one week, but what a week it was. Holy week means lots of traditional processions that are done by different church groups. At the end of the week, we went to Maria's home, and got to see her town's Running of the Bulls. I know that this is a very short post, but the only things I learned from writing these last time is that I don't enjoy writing, and people like looking at photos. Because of that, I've uploaded tons of photos. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments and I'll be happy to explain anything that you might be curious about.



Also, I know there are tons of photos, but I tried to explain as much as I can. And if you stick in until the very end, some of my favorite photos are in the last 10 or so. Thanks!





Adios,

Brandon

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Photos

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One of the churches in Granada Spain. One of my favorite photos so far.

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another shot of it

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mapping

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high five!

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same church

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under the umbrella. It has rained every day since I've arrived

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rainbow while waiting for the march

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One of the religious statues under a giant tarp. (They are very old (1500's), and normally if there is any hint of rain, the parades are canceled. But this one got caught out in the rain so they covered it up)

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Priests and onlookers

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trumpets

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look at those horn angles. Hurt me to see it.

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little drummer boy

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kids in the march

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more parade people

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women mourners, mourning the death of Jesus (if i've understood it all correctly)

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more procession

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the virgin Mary statue/float. Everything is covered in silver. The Jesus statue was all gold. These things weigh 4000 pounds more or less

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Close up of Mary

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Some of the feet sticking out from underneath

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The Virgin's train was covered to protect it from the rain.

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A view of the crowd

Comments

[Kate in Africa]

I really don't understand Europe's obsession with creepy balloons. At least get legit Hello Kitty balloons instead of sub par knockoffs!

[Uncle JIM]

don't need a stinking title---lol
OLE'

[Cathy Griggs]

Happy Belated Easter
Beautiful pictures Brandon! Glad you are enjoying your trip and learning more about the area!

[patty smith]

hi Brandon, got your blog.great pictures. love you.aunt patty