We weren't sure what it is but the Jaleo started at 12:30 in the main square. We arrived early and found a spot while the crowds gathered. Eventually a carriage arrived escorted by the horsemen (and women) on foot without their steeds. Loud bells rang out from several locations. A bit later the riders, now mounted, reappeared. The band began to play. One rider after another came into the square wheeling and rearing their mount. Some people stood underneath the horses holding up their legs to help prolong the time they were rearing up. This was repeated many times, and then again as the parade came round the block a second time. At this stage we decided lunch was overdue and departed.
I came ashore in the early evening while the others decided to chill and then eat out. Eventually I found myself in a long avenue lined with straw bales protecting the lampposts. I'd found the race course. I had to wait a long time. Then a small group of riders came by and disappeared. About twenty minutes later they came back. Some time later four pairs of horses galloped past me down the street. Then it began to pour with rain. I was starting to think the others had made the right decision. I'd had enough of the horses and arrived soaking wet at the restaurant in time to enjoy a pizza with the others.
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