tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058719256406481847.post9146810265815299026..comments2023-03-17T09:18:57.340+01:00Comments on Writings In Spain: Reflections On My First BullfightJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176584651688129743noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058719256406481847.post-23787393500425706762012-10-05T22:13:44.457+02:002012-10-05T22:13:44.457+02:00That's good news - thanks for the update. Enjo...That's good news - thanks for the update. Enjoy your stint in Spain...how could you not? And speaking as a Mom, stay safe. Thanks again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921860412977522833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058719256406481847.post-85539700490069834212012-10-05T15:51:15.053+02:002012-10-05T15:51:15.053+02:00Hi Sue, thanks for your comment! From what I found...Hi Sue, thanks for your comment! From what I found, Alcalde is recovering from the wounds and is in no danger of dying. From what I've read about bullfighters, he'll probably even fight again next season! I'll have to check out that biography, I haven't read it. Thanks again for reading! Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176584651688129743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058719256406481847.post-25649429630746653772012-10-05T13:10:56.216+02:002012-10-05T13:10:56.216+02:00Hi Jake! My 3 friends and I (60ish year old women ...Hi Jake! My 3 friends and I (60ish year old women from the upper midwest) just returned from Spain - 5 days in Madrid (apt. off of Puerto del Sol) and 9 days in Barcelona. We had a great trip. AND...we happened to be in attendance at this same bullfight! In preparation we had read "Death in the Afternoon" and the amazing bio of El Cordobes, "Or I Will Dress You In Mourning" - it's a must read. So we were prepared for the fight and frankly loved it. I'm wondering if you have learned the fate of the gored fighter. We were able to determine the nature of his injuries and that there was a "poor prognosis", but there's not been an obit, so we're hoping that he's recovering. Do you know? I envy you the adventures that await you in beautiful Spain. To actually visit the Prado, stand in person before Guernica, meander the streets of Toledo - we had so much fun, and Barcelona held even more wonders. Maybe I'll follow you from time to time, but let us know about Mario if you know. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921860412977522833noreply@blogger.com