Mexico–Novillada at Huamantla

Brenda Tipps

After breakfast, after the extra cup of coffee and the tidying up of our room, we have nothing to do now, except wait. I remember now, that this is a commonplace phenomenon in the taurine world. One finds oneself waiting for someone who is usually waiting for someone else, or for some event of some kind. One is assured that the event, or person, is going to materialize imminently, “ahorita,” – – any minute now. And no one, no one is concerned – – except the Anglos.

This morning my husband, Kelly, and I are waiting for a taxi, or some other vehicle, to take us to Huamantla, a mountain town perhaps a forty minute drive from the ranch where we are staying.  At 4 o’clock there’s to be a novillada, that is, a bullfight for novilleros, young men or women, aspiring matadors, who will fight novillos rather than full-grown bulls.  (More…)

One Reply to “Mexico–Novillada at Huamantla”

  1. I am not or ever will be a fan of bullfighting. I think it is an example of Man’s lust for blood in sports. Maybe someone can enlighten me. No need to mention cultural differences. I also don’t approve of the Japanese whaling fleet although they do eat the whales! Just me I guess!

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