the windmills of LA MANCHA
and SPECTACULAR granada!
On route to Granada we had many more wonderful sights to see.
WE ARRIVE IN THE MAGNIFICENT CITY OF GRANADA!
In the evening we headed up Granada's Albayzin hill for an incredible sunset view of The Alhambra.
We also had a delicious 5-course meal. (Next time? Remember to take photos of the food before devouring it all!)
In the evening we headed up Granada's Albayzin hill for an incredible sunset view of The Alhambra.
We also had a delicious 5-course meal. (Next time? Remember to take photos of the food before devouring it all!)
October 13th: THE ALHAMBRA
Our morning was spent in this impressive palace where we learned of Spain's Islamic history.
The Alhambra was initially constructed as a Moorish fortress in the 9th century. In the 1300's it was converted into a royal residence for the Muslim rulers of Spain and their court. After the conquest of Spain by the Catholic monarchs in 1492, the Christian rulers expanded the palace and its grounds. The Alhambra truly is...
"A pearl set in emeralds"
-Moorish poet
Our morning was spent in this impressive palace where we learned of Spain's Islamic history.
The Alhambra was initially constructed as a Moorish fortress in the 9th century. In the 1300's it was converted into a royal residence for the Muslim rulers of Spain and their court. After the conquest of Spain by the Catholic monarchs in 1492, the Christian rulers expanded the palace and its grounds. The Alhambra truly is...
"A pearl set in emeralds"
-Moorish poet
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
-Walt Disney |
Rae sang "Dona Nobis Pacem" ("Grant us Peace")
From the calm and serene grounds of the Alhambra to the lively city streets of Granada...
During our travels we saw several peaceful demonstrations. (Most were protesting Spain's austerity measures.)
We also enjoyed a leisurely lunch at an outdoor cafe... it was a great place to "people-watch"!
During our travels we saw several peaceful demonstrations. (Most were protesting Spain's austerity measures.)
We also enjoyed a leisurely lunch at an outdoor cafe... it was a great place to "people-watch"!
Sadly, our time in Granada is ending... Happily, we still have one more week of our fabulous vacation!