For those looking for the ultimate red-blooded adventure, the Fiesta de San Fermin in Pamplona will be held July 6th-14th. You may know it better as the Running of the Bulls. During the course of the nine-day fiesta, the city closes off the cobblestone streets and lets loose the bovines for eight consecutive runs. The main events and the parties offer about as many ways to get hurt as to have fun. My first time, in 2005, was a bit of a blur. Since then, I've run with the bulls 35 times and figured a few things out. To make sure your first time is a little bit more rewarding, here's some advice.
A runner falls on his back at the 'curva,' or turn. Photographer: Copyright Jim Hollander, not to be reproduced in any form
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I'm going to Pamplona this summer arrive the 10th. Thanks for the info.
Flag ThisBill is the real deal and knows from actual experience. Great article, great guy, great party. And, the photographs: Jim is a legend. He is the San Fermin photographer. Fantastic work guys!
Flag ThisBill is the real deal and knows from actual experience. Great article, great guy, great party. And, the photographs: Jim is a legend. He is the San Fermin photographer. Fantastic work guys!
Flag ThisBill you tell a story with so much description - if I were to go I now know what to do and what not to do. Awesome work. Look forward to your stories after this years run.
Flag ThisBill you tell a story with so much description - if I were to go I now know what to do and what not to do. Awesome work. Look forward to your stories after this years run.
Flag ThisGreat article and awesome pics, I can't wait to be there
Flag ThisGreat article and awesome pics, I can't wait to be there
Flag ThisLove this list, a real manual for keeping out of the Spanish Hospitals. Incredible photographs...
Flag ThisLove this list, a real manual for keeping out of the Spanish Hospitals. Incredible photographs...
Flag ThisJim a truely great informative artice on San Fermin Festival! I posted a link on my Facebook page also https://www.facebook.com/San.Fermin.Festival Viva San Fermin!
Flag ThisJim a truely great informative artice on San Fermin Festival! I posted a link on my Facebook page also https://www.facebook.com/San.Fermin.Festival Viva San Fermin!
Flag ThisSuperb photographs, I've been to Fiesta and this captures the chaos and wonder extremely well. Thank you for bringing back some great memories.
Flag ThisSuperb photographs, I've been to Fiesta and this captures the chaos and wonder extremely well. Thank you for bringing back some great memories.
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