Tennis and a lot of bull

An early start to Quissac for croissants and various breads and also to get details of an abrivado that will entertain our guests this afternoon. We need to find one that starts at around 18.30 to fit in with the days tennis and eventually I find a poster for one in Asperes which is not too far away.

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Ronan, Francoise and the boys leave today and then we have a very quick turnaround because Robert and the children come in on the same flight. Can I just say that I'm as confused as you! Anyway it all went smoothly with everyone arriving as planned.

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The abrivado in Asperes was good fun. When we arrived we saw the tail end of an encierro. Now I'm not too sure about the encierro, inasmuch as it involves letting bulls run free in an enclosed area, whilst young and old men alike goad the bull into attacking them and then get out of the way at the last minute. Stupid. The abrivado on the other hand, involves Camargue cowboys shepherding bulls around a predetermined route which is more a matter of skill and less a bun fight with the animals. Anyway, all our guests enjoyed the spectacle and we came home to a delicious dinner featuring a new lamb recipe (Spiced Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Apricot Chutney and Chickpea, Tomato, Spinach Salad).