We ended the day in a differ way and place than we started the day. Our plan was to get up late, see a few museums in Barcelona and then catch the night train to Madrid. Plans change.
When we got out of the ticket line there were two Australian guys, Matt and Shane, looking to split a ride to pamolona for the running of the bulls. We returned our ticket and after a 5-hour drive ended up in pamolona. The city must increase its size by 1000 fold during the festival--it is splitting out the seams with drunk travelers from all parts of the world. 
Every hostel, hotel, inn and stable has been full for months, so our emerging plan was to dump our stuff at the train station and 'sleep' in the park with the drunkards. Lucky for us, at the station we met a toothless old woman that was peddling a room for the night. Instead of the sketchy roach inn we expected, we found a nice room and a hot shower. The only downside was sharing a queen bed with Rene. Again, a scene from 'trains, planes, and automobiles' comes to mind. Good night Bert; good night Ernie.
When we got out of the ticket line there were two Australian guys, Matt and Shane, looking to split a ride to pamolona for the running of the bulls. We returned our ticket and after a 5-hour drive ended up in pamolona. The city must increase its size by 1000 fold during the festival--it is splitting out the seams with drunk travelers from all parts of the world. 
Every hostel, hotel, inn and stable has been full for months, so our emerging plan was to dump our stuff at the train station and 'sleep' in the park with the drunkards. Lucky for us, at the station we met a toothless old woman that was peddling a room for the night. Instead of the sketchy roach inn we expected, we found a nice room and a hot shower. The only downside was sharing a queen bed with Rene. Again, a scene from 'trains, planes, and automobiles' comes to mind. Good night Bert; good night Ernie.
We got up early this morning and are sitting right on the edge of the course that the bulls are running. We are surrounded by the biggest party in Spain. For a great clip of this week´s run, see here.
Wow that sounds amazing.
Be safe!
I'm Jonny by the way.
I came across your blog while browsing.
I really enjoy it.
Well feel free to read/comment my posts.
I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Did your parents have any tendencies towards the crazy, thrill seeking life? It looks fun and I wish I were hangin' with you this week!
I once had a bull gore me in the ribs - with an ice pick. It will eventually stop hurting.
You are the MAN!
I'm sorry the party is over - my vicarious vacation through you was GREAT - but now you're on your way home. It looks like you covered more ground than any tourist brochure has ever promised.
IJ Loves ya!