Yesterday our program took us up to Jaén for the day. We walked around the city during the morning, went to a fair during the afternoon and then at night we went to a bullfight.
So at the bullfight we, 30 Americans, are sitting by ourselves in a section of the upper deck so we didn't get to soak up the crowd at all which was a bummer. At first everyone was getting into it even though the first bull was pretty disinterested in running around, though to be honest I doubt I would either. Then you know, they kill the bull so some people got a bit teary-eyed. Most people got back into it though so that was good. The next 2 matadors were more skilled and the bulls were more aggressive so those were probably be favorites. There were, or appeared to be, a couple close calls were the matadors had to hold the bulls head down so that the wouldn't be impaled. Anyway, it was just in general a very interesting cultural event, and since bullfights are a huge controversy here in Spain, I know feel more adequately informed.
Just a catch-up on other Granada going-ons. Our program went to a flamenco show awhile ago which was really cool. My friends and I went to a medieval festival that was amazing, I didn't have my camera so I'm going to steal theirs. We've been going salsa dancing. Classes are in full swing now so we're real focused on that during the week.
This weekend we're going to Cordoba for a day trip so I'm looking forward to that.
Ciao
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