The Stones, the Gays, and the Tests

This past weekend in Madrid was an eventful one.
1. The Rolling Stones were in concert on Thursday night at the Estadio Vicente Calderón (home to my beloved Atlético de Madrid, 7th place in this year's Liga). They didn't sell out the joint, I think only about 30,000 tickets were sold. I thought about going, but then the idea of paying 70 euro and missing a night (and part of the next day) of studying deterred me. The next day, while the crew was tearing down the stage, two guys died and two more were seriously injured.
2. The past weekend was also gay pride weekend, or "Orgullo Gay" as they say here. Not only was it the traditional celebration in Madrid's gay district, Chueca, but this year Madrid was host to EuroPride, the gay pride celebration for, you guessed it, ALL of Europe. Huge parade right down the center of the city on Saturday afternoon.
3. I did not witness any of this. Since I have my huge comprehensive masters exams on Thursday and Friday, I fled the city for the weekend. When classes were over at 12:30 on Thursday, I packed my bag and headed to the mountain home of my Spanish family. I spent all weekend there, sitting by the pool rieading and studying, having wonderful home-cooked Spanish meals prepared for me. Afternoon café con leche and a snack, and a perfectly quiet place to study.
Now back in the city, just spent the evening having coffee and reading through my notes. Now I have to read the second half of a play for my theater class tomorrow. I will be VERY glad when this week is over!