Fiesta time in Granada

It's been a week of drinks, tapas, fun and lotsa spanish.
better than I'd expected.
My spanish classes are damn useful, and fun,
made some new frens, feels like Im on exchange again.
been hanging out with the Japanese girls, they can't speak English
so it's all spanish (phew wonder how I managed)
nite out for tapas with Mariko and Risa
and Alberto & his best fren, Alberto (ah wat a common name)

top left: Risa, Mariko and me.
bottom left: Mai, Risa and tired me.
bottom right: Alberto & his silly face lol, Juanma and Alberto.

Had some tinto de verano (red wine+soda) with Finnish girl Satu.
such a farnie girl
we sat under the sun, drank, gossiped
and climbed up to Albayczin, the old part of Granada
the Mirador, viewing point of the city, has gorgeous views
and a wedding was taking place in the church..

Saturday Nite FIESTA!
Alberto's fren Javi invited us to a party for his sisters' birthday
woa lotsa pple, but alil lousy bar/club
all the guys wanted to SB my jap frens!! (but not me)
me & Alberto were trying hard to get Javi and Mariko together hehe

Mariko, Javi and Alberto

the fat twins were trying hard to SB Mai and Risa
lol they look so cute



Sunday - La Corrida de toros (Bullfight) !!!
my first experience witnessing a national tradition
all geared up early Sunday morning
was way excited, esp when we got in for free

our side of the ring was crowded man
cos we sat under the sun, where pple who didnt pay had to sit. lol.

The bullfights were spectacular
never had I imagine the adrenaline u get when u witness one.
there've been alota talk about how cruel it is to witness the death of an animal
it really is, when u witness it yourself,
as the Matador plunges his sword into the bull's spine,
everyone stands and cheers.
Albeit the violation of animal rights and liberty,
it is still a spectacle not to be missed..
the adrenaline as the Matador flashes the capote infronta the raging bull
the bull gets ready to dash n kill its enemy with its sharp horns
only to be pierced in the spine with a killing blow.

When a Matador is brave and fearless,
kills the animal with swift and sharp blows,
the audience stands and waves a white cloth
Once the Matador's bravery is recognised,
he gets the bull's ears and tail.
the Matador then parades around the ring,
with the ears and tail in hand,
proudly waving his achievements.

the Matador giving the bull a final pierce in the head.

The exterior of the ring,
and the poster of the bullfight.

All in a week.
we've got a long weekend, this week
no classes on thurs and fri!!
off to my long weekend!!