A Spanish Bull Fight

Plaza de Torros, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Espana

On Saturday, August 4th, Mike, our friends Michael and Carl, and Carl's brother and cousin, went to downtown El Puerto de Santa Maria to watch a traditional Spanish bullfight at the local bullfighting ring.  While all enjoyed the show, they said that it is not necessarily an event that they need to partake in again while living in Spain.  Lindsey had a ticket to join them however she passed on the event opting to stay home with the kiddos.  It was an evening spent learning about a sport so traditional and important to the Spaniard's.

Ronda

 
This past weekend we packed up the kids and ventured 90-minutes east to the picturesque town of Ronda.  We have been told by many of our friends here in the Rota area that this is a must-see town, and for many, their favorite place in Spain - shortly after arriving we could see why!  Ronda is a pueblos blanco that sits atop a limestone cleft connected by the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) which was completed in 1793.  There are so many stunning views from above the gorge and you can see for miles in the distance.  Additionally, Ronda is known as the place to go to for custom wood furniture.  We visited one of the wood shops that some friends have ordered custom-made furniture from and we hope to come back to do the same for our own family.  Overall, we enjoyed a nice night away in a new place that we will certainly return to before leaving Spain.  Here are a few pictures from our trip:

Spending time at the hotel before going out in town:

Ronda:

Plaza de Torros Ronda - the oldest bullring in Spain

Alameda del Tajo Parque - there are some fabulous views from here

The Puente Nuevo Bridge

A typical "Owen fit"...

...solved with some Fanta Naranja

Gotta love Spanish signs!