Bullfighting trophies- including ears and a tail!
(Above pictures are from my visit to Salamanca's Bullfighting Museum)
I am buying tickets for my first Carnaval del Toro in Ciudad Rodrigo. Each part of Spain has a specific time of year when they are allowed to have their bullfights, and there are large Carnavales accompanying them. Everyone dresses up similar to American Halloween and gets absolutely crazy. They are largely tourist attractions now. It is a myth that all Spaniards still think of Bullfights with pride, but there are still many who enjoy the tradition. The bulls themselves are raised specifically for these fights, and a huge source of honor for the people involved. I will most likely be skipping the bullfight- still excited to experience my first festival!
