Oct 21, 2009 - La Alhambra & Granada

Sep 23, 2009 - Granada

Aug 26, 2009 - Granada

Andalucía is one of the destinations that we longed to visit on our trip, and that is why we are staying in this region for one week, jumping towns every two days though, starting with Granada, Malaga, Mijas, and Cordoba. ... So we took one of the famous (or infamous) European budget Airline flights to our first stop in Andalucía, Granada. ... Pretty much every bar in Granada offers free tapas when you order a beer. ... The most important attraction here in Granada is Alhambra, one of the greatest accomplishments of Islamic art and architecture. ... We found out about this a day before we arrived in Granada. ...

Aug 14, 2009 - Southern Spain- Seville, Cordoba, Granada

Then we headed east into Spain firstly to Seville then Cordoba and Granada. ... Between Cordoba and Granada, we saw mile after mile of olive trees which seemed to be broken only by the forts or castles built on every major peak in the area. ... Each of Seville, Cordoba and Granada has a magnificent building or buildings well worthy of a visit. ... Then we came to Granada to visit the Alhambra which is reputed to be the best palace and garden complex. ...

Aug 11, 2009 - Granada, Spain

We stopped briefly in Granada to visit Spain's most famous tourist attraction: the Alhambra, a Muslim city founded 800 years ago. ... Designed to have great views back to the palaces and over the city of Granada itself, water plays in fountains and waterfalls among the paths and plantings; the tinkling of water helps one imagine the sumptuous lives of sultans who lived here long ago. ... The city itself is lovely, with walkable streets planted with flowers, a cathedral with the biggest pillars we have ever seen and the usual sidewalk cafes.We stopped briefly in Granada to visit Spain's most famous tourist attraction: the Alhambra, a Muslim city founded 800 years ago. ... Designed to have great views back to the palaces and over the city of Granada itself, water plays in fountains and waterfalls among the paths and plantings; the tinkling of water helps one imagine the sumptuous lives of sultans who lived here long ago. ... The city itself is lovely, with walkable streets planted with flowers, a cathedral with the biggest pillars we have ever seen and the usual sidewalk cafes....

Mar 16, 2009 - Rome, here I come!

I am back in London.I am back in London....

Mar 10, 2009 - Spain & rambling thoughts

After 2 planes, 3 countries and 3 buses I made it to Spain yesterday!! When I lived in Spain in 2001 one of my American roommates fell in love with a Spanaird, now 8 years later they are getting married! So I am staying with them in Granada, Spain. ... They are nice enough to let me stay on their futon.After 2 planes, 3 countries and 3 buses I made it to Spain yesterday!! When I lived in Spain in 2001 one of my American roommates fell in love with a Spanaird, now 8 years later they are getting married! So I am staying with them in Granada, Spain. ... They are nice enough to let me stay on their futon....

Jan 21, 2009 - The Alhambra

Today we ventured into the mountain town of Granada. ... Once the residence of the Muslim rulers of Granada and their court, the Alhambra is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions exhibiting the country's most famous Islamic architecture, together with Christian 16th century and later interventions in buildings and gardens that marked its image as it can be seen today. ... The decorations within the palaces typified the remains of Moorish dominion within Spain and ushered in the last great period of Andalusian art in Granada. ... It was just amazing to be in a sunny town, and look up and see nothing but mountains covered in snow, total trip! We left the Alhambra at about 3pm, and drove down the mountain to see the town of Granada. ... Typically we would have done the double Decker bus tour, but it was 6 degrees and having walked around the Alhambra for 4 hours, we were glad to have a car! We stopped at this little sandwich place, that was packed with locals (always a sign that something is good if the locals are there) We each had a lovely sandwich, salad and finished it off with a warm cup of cafe!! We had a lovely time on our day trip to Granada. ...