Anybody been to a bullfight, any good?
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Not sure if this should go in here or all creatures great and small?
Anyway I'm in Spain at the moment and it was our anniversary yesterday, the Mrs said that she would get me something whilst we're here.
We're near to Alicante so I thought bullfight, I've never been before but really fancy going.
Has anybody ever been and what was it like?
Cheers!
Anyway I'm in Spain at the moment and it was our anniversary yesterday, the Mrs said that she would get me something whilst we're here.
We're near to Alicante so I thought bullfight, I've never been before but really fancy going.
Has anybody ever been and what was it like?
Cheers!
Unless you're really squeamish, it's one of those things to do you might never get the chance to again. First hand experience is always useful.
As has been said, try to get seats in the shade. And, possibly, a cushion. When we went we found ourselves on stone seating. (1973, so maybe they're all proper seats now)
As has been said, try to get seats in the shade. And, possibly, a cushion. When we went we found ourselves on stone seating. (1973, so maybe they're all proper seats now)
I have been to a couple and didn't really enjoy bit to be honest, I lived near Alicante for a few years and there will be plenty of local fiestas on with bull running, which is much more enjoyable as its a big fenced off area like an american rodeo and the bulls are let loose into the ring with the locals, who try and dodge out of the way, no animals get hurt, some of the locals do, its good fun.
I went to one once, in 2007. It is barbaric, no question, but strangely somewhat compelling. Very much an acquired taste as a previous poster mentioned.
We were the only ones cheering for the bull though , I was hoping to see the matador get it, sadly it's very much weighted against the bull, although it's impressive to watch the bull lift the horses off the ground when they pin them against the wall (Horse wears a protective coat, although looks terrified).
It's not something I'd personally want to go and watch again, but I think it's something you have to make your own mind up on.
We were the only ones cheering for the bull though , I was hoping to see the matador get it, sadly it's very much weighted against the bull, although it's impressive to watch the bull lift the horses off the ground when they pin them against the wall (Horse wears a protective coat, although looks terrified).
It's not something I'd personally want to go and watch again, but I think it's something you have to make your own mind up on.
theshrew said:
It would be more fun running from the bulls.
This Please listen to this tale of running with the Bulls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3me7Fx7QDc
vixen1700 said:
Why would anybody in their right mind want to go to a bullfight?
Curiosity?My best pal went to a cockfight in Costa Rica and he's an animal lover. It's good to experience things, good and bad, when visiting other cultures.
He said he found it pretty horrible but fascinating.
Urban Sports said:
theshrew said:
It would be more fun running from the bulls.
Dodgy knee I'd have a distinct disadvantage!If you're out on foot, it's perfectly acceptable to run into anyone's house, or their 'Corral' (yard), if you feel that the steers are too close, always running the risk that they'll throw a bucket of water over you for being a wuss.
One of my overriding memories is seeing one of my brother in laws hurdle a six foot fence practically without touching it, with a steer up his chuff.
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