El encierro

I had never been at an “encierro”. Patiently we waited for the bulls to run by. After that we walked towards “la plaza” and I had a look inside. Suddenly the gates closed and a surge of energy went through the people. I panicked because involuntarily I found myself among the daredevils who waited for the wild bull which had been made very angry with large spiked poles. Quickly I ran to a safe place behind the thick iron bars and did what I can do best.   

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

Los picadores

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

The spectacle

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

The frightened bulls

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

La plaza

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

A daredevil

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

The poor bull

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

Another daredevil

Encierro en Aldeadávila Salamanca Spain

The bull exhausted

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