Vaca Loca!

Vaca Loca means “crazy cow” in Spanish.  It was a traditional thing in many small Colombian villages years ago.   Juan Carlos explained the story behind it to me, but I forgot most of it.   I tried finding the story behind it in my Colombian guide book and on Google, but I struck out both times.   I think in older times maybe it was something like running with the bulls.   Maybe not.   It evolved into a guy running through the street with fireworks while dressed up like a cow.  Anyway, it’s rare in Colombia because of the danger inherent to fireworks, but it still goes on in some places.  And I got to see it.   And now, so will you…the Vaca Loca in La Playa de Belem!