While in Colombia AHOP and I attended a bull fight. Honestly, I didn't think much about my decision to go to the fight or even have much time to think about going- we went the morning after I had arrived in Cali. I agreed to go, wanting to experience as much Colombian culture as possible.
In all my naiveness I wasn't aware what would happen at the end of the fight. I knew in the past I had heard that bulls and horses were injured during bull fights but I had never actually looked into what the final outcome of the fight was.
So all in all I was pretty surprised to find out what happened during the fight. It was gruesome at times but it was also unlike anything I have ever experienced- in a good way. I'm not saying I support the sport/tradition but It was cool to experience and learn about such an old Spanish tradition.
One of the six bulls ended up winning a rose.
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Yes, bull fights are a gruesome sport, especially compared to Swiss cow fighting!
You learned so much during your visit in Colombia and experienced a lot more than hula and leis in Hawaii--Thanks for sharing!
With all your travels and studies, you are surely prepared for an interesting job! Good luck in 2010!
love, auntS
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