Monday, February 13, 2006

Bullfight, Azorean Style

In the summertime, toiros acorda, (translated, bull on a rope) is one of the biggest social events of the year on the island of Terceira.  Also, in the summertime, Terceira consumes more beer than all of the other 8 islands of the Azores combined.  Word to the wise:  If you plan on running with the bull, be mindful of your beer consumption!  As you can see from these photos, the guy in the blue T-shirt hopefully learned his lesson; if was sober enough to remember!

These photos were sent to me by my cousin, Joe... Thanks Joe!  Note:  Neither the bull or the man were killed.  (Portugal doesn't kill it's bulls)  The guy suffered some bruises and cuts however. 

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