Thanks for looking, Brian. Yes, the drinking culture here is more relaxed than
in Northern Europe but binge drinking does exist (young Spaniards have learned
it from visiting Brits) and is called a botellón. Nonetheless, violence is
extremely rare and I also rarely see truly wasted people. The best time for
that, BTW, is 7-8 a.m. when people's nightly pursuits are coming to an end.
Cheers,
Nathan
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On Jul 8, 2010, at 6:02 PM, Brian Swale wrote:
> Very enjoyable insight. I liked it as always.
>
> So many people !!!
>
> I always have a feeling of amazement that these large gatherings in this part
> of Spain, with so much alcohol, seem to be so good natured and friendly.
>
> Here, there'd always be somebody spoiling things with violence, and here,
> alcohol always seems to cause problems especially with young people ( of
> both genders) drinking far too much and getting hopelessly drunk. We have
> too many young people here (males especially) dying due to excessive
> alcohol poisoning their bodies in one session of drinking.
>
> We also have bans on wood fires in the open (anti-air pollution legislation,
> and young people doing stupid things), and limitations on fireworks ( same
> reason - stupidity).
>
> If there was such a gathering here, on a regular basis, for sure the local
> authority would impose a ban on consumption of alcohol in the open - in a
> public place.
>
> Brian Swale.
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