After a teary goodbye to my final visitor, to Granada I went! The more I travel around Spain, the more I realize that every place has something completely different to offer. In this case- foliage and water!
Granada is known for it’s fantastic fortress Alhambra which was taken over by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella after they kicked out anyone that wasn’t just like them. The entire sight is up overlooking the rest of Granada and couldn’t be more scenic. I got to tour the gardens, the castle and all its towers, the palace and everything else they managed to shove in this joint. Unbelievable how huge it is and how well maintained they keep it considering it is all kinds of old.
After touring what is considered to be the 13th wonder of the world- still workin on the other ones- we managed to get the full Granada experience. We went to a church where you ring a bell, wait for a nun to come to the window, ask for candy, she tells you how much and then there is an exchange. It’s more or less a Catholic drug deal of sorts but the outcome is better what with the candy and all. Kind of a funny little nugget of culture. Not sure why it is the way it is but a notable story nonetheless.
Granada was beautiful in every way including the streets! The designs in the cobblestone make me realize just how practical things are in the US. Why would anyone waste time making something pretty if it just gets stepped on? I thought the same thing- but it really does add to the beauty.
After an authentic Andalusian dinner, we enjoyed a Flamenco show with some very passionate singers and dancers. It’s like tap dancing on crack. This would be the equivalent of an opera in Spain because of the stories and the passion that comes through. I have yet to figure out what any of these stories are but they exist. As my second to last trip, I can honestly say that I am not going to miss hostel life but the ability to soak up culture like it’s my job is something I won’t get to experience like I have here. But let’s not get sentimental just yet.
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