La Tomatina

The main reason for our trip was of course...La Tomatina, the biggest food fight in the world. We took the coaches from our campsite to a small town outside Valencia, Brunol. We found a good spot near the 'ham' pole. This is a 10m high pole which is covered with slippery ham fat with a leg of ham at the top. People try to climb to the top. If they are successful, the crazy festival begins. This year, 1 person made it to the top (with help) for the first time in 7 years. Provided great entertainment in the heat. At 11am, 6 huge trucks pushed through the mosh and dumped the tomato's...what else can I say...it was messy!!!Afterwards the locals hosed us down before we took the buses back to campsite for well deserved swims and showers. Great time :)