La Capea

Saturday, a group of us headed to Avila for a "capea." A capea is technically an amateur bullfight using young bulls (vaquillas). Included in our ticket was all-you-can-eat and then all-you-can-drink beer and sangria. The food was a mix of traditional Spanish snacks, such as tortilla and a meat pastry, and some cheese puffs and crackers. We also had chorizo and a meat patty (which was good, but definitely not like a "traditional" hamburger). Near the end of the night, they brought out bread with nutella-so that was yummy!

Throughout the day, different vaquillas would be let into the ring and people could run around, etc. Some of the guys had little injuries-bloodied legs or bruises from getting knocked over, but most people (myself included) didn’t get close enough to be in danger. Kaleeta and I were essentially the only girls to go in the ring (until later when the liquor made some of the other girls brave enough to try.)

It was a very interesting day and we all kept saying how we wouldn't be able to do anything like this where we're from in the States or England. Our friends from Mexico, Hugo and Alejandro, were used to it and were telling us some facts about bullfights, etc. By the end of the night, we had spent nine hours at the farm and the temperature had dropped about 30 degrees--Alejandro's lips were basically blue (he prefers the weather in Mexico!) We met lots of people and have lots of random stories!

There was a kid who was wearing a classic Packers hat, so Willie & I had to ask. He got really excited when I said we were from Wisconsin. Once again, it's a small world.

Right now, I can't upload photos (there's a problem with the website) but, hopefully, I can add some soon!