corridas de toros

we went to the corridas de toros today. it was horrible. i did learn that it was a benefit for downs syndrome so i guess that makes it a little better. there were three matadors, they each went twice. they all went once, then it was break time. it was pretty funny, everyone pulled out their 'bocadillos' which are sandwhiches made at home. we need to get one every time we arent home for a meal. then each matador went again. the first one was really bad. i had no idea what to expect. it was very hard to watch..a lot of our group actually left after the first one. the second one made me feel a little better because the bull was very feisty and was NOT taking it, the matador actually fell and got stabbed with a horn...sadly, this was my favorite part of the whole thing. it was so graphic and bloody and very very cruel. i'm glad i got the 'cultural experience' but i will not go again. here are some pictures.

the first one i tried to use an interesting feature on my camera where it brightens a certain color, in this case, red.
the first picture is of the second matador. if the audience thinks the matador did really well they wave white rags, if the majority of the audience is waving the rags the matador gets the big prize...the ear of the bull he just killed. so that's him showing off his prize.
i took a few videos so if anyone is interested i can try to send one to you through email, i can't upload them. but be warned, it can get icky. i have one where it's just the bull charging the flags, but other ones where the bull is hurting quite a bit :(

Granada, Spain