đŞđ¸ Pamplona: Partying with Bulls & Finding Yourself
Life gets confusing sometimes, but the sun also rises đ âjust like Hemingway wrote. His words led me to discover Pamplona and its wild, soul-freeing Running of the Bulls (San FermĂn Festival). đ The Festival of Pure Chaos If you miss July 6th (kickoff) or July 14th (finale), youâll miss the craziest scenesâbut even coming in between, youâll fall in love. Here, you drink, dance, sing, and realize: Life hasnât dulled you. In one explosive moment, youâre your truest self again! đ Food That Will Ruin Other Tapas for You You might associate Spanish food with Barcelonaâs paella or jamĂłn ibĂŠrico, but Pamplona redefines delicious. The ham melts in your mouth, the tapas are next-level, and the prices? Shockingly cheap. I had a whole eating plan⌠and failed immediately. Too much goodness! 𤤠đŻ How to Survive (and Thrive) at San FermĂn 5 AM: Wake up (yes, the sun rises early here). 8 AM: A rocket firesâbulls charge out! đđ Option 1: Run with them (if youâre fast⌠and brave). Option 2: Watch safely from the fences (smart choice). Option 3: Buy a ticket to the bullring (Plaza de Toros) and watch the chaos for an hour. (Warning: People get hurt. Saw a guy get yeeted intoéŞ¨ç§ (orthopedics) right next to me.) Pro Tip: Arrive by 6 AM (except for Option 2). đ Party Like Hemingway Wouldâve Wanted After a quick nap (or notâI skipped sleep to visit Hemingwayâs haunts), the real madness begins at midnight: Dance, drink, sing till 3 AM. Then head to the bullfight (not for the faint-hearted). By dawn, youâll collapse on the grass, exhausted but euphoric. đ Bonus: The Weirdest Lottery Ever Bring extra luggage? At 12 PM, join the 1-euro raffleâyouâll win something (I bought 2 tickets and won both!). ⥠Dress Code: School Uniform Meets Matador All-white outfit (mandatory). Red scarf & sash (like a rebellious kidâs red scarf). âď¸ Final Words (Thanks, Hemingway) "I did what I loved, so I was happy." đ¸ Pamplona Moments: The streets where Hemingway wrote The Sun Also Rises. The insane energy of San FermĂn. #TravelDiaries #Spain #Pamplona #SanFermin #RunningOfTheBulls #FoodHeaven #HemingwayVibes #LostAndFoundInSpain đđđˇ