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Alhambra - enough said ?

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March 23rd 2006
Published: March 31st 2006
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Weds March 22nd Granada Having been given a free pass Steve and I departed Cadiar (without kids) and retraced our steps along the Lanjaron road to Granada. It's almost as scary in that direction. Compared to the Alpujarras, Granada is a huge metropolis and the traffic is horrendous..as are the road signs. We found a sign for the hotel we had booked a room in, followed it and then the signs stoppe... Read Full Entry



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Hi everyone. I'm Steve, a forty-something family man who's never left Europe before. Next week I set off for Rio with my wife Deb and sons Owen (15) and Rory (10) for twelve months globe-trotting. Unfortunately a year is no time at all and we do not plan to visit Africa , Middle East, Russia or Europe ... just a few other places. So if anyone knows how to use a mosquito net please feel free to contact us ! ... full info
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Door fittings, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraDoor fittings, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Door fittings, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Mono wall tiles, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraMono wall tiles, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Mono wall tiles, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Poly alicatado tiles, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraPoly alicatado tiles, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Poly alicatado tiles, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
'alicatado' describes the way pieces of tile are cut, similar to marquetry
Mocarabes arch, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraMocarabes arch, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Mocarabes arch, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
'mocarabes' is built up in 3D from polygons of leather and fixed with wood
Screen, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraScreen, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Screen, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Floor tiles, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraFloor tiles, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Floor tiles, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
I did some block paving like this in Hitchin but with plain tiles only
Alicatado panel, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraAlicatado panel, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Alicatado panel, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Doorway and panel, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraDoorway and panel, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Doorway and panel, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Gilded ceiling, Nasrid palaces, AlhambraGilded ceiling, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Gilded ceiling, Nasrid palaces, Alhambra
Terracing and pool in Partal gardens, AlhambraTerracing and pool in Partal gardens, Alhambra
Terracing and pool in Partal gardens, Alhambra
Carlos V inner courtyard, AlhambraCarlos V inner courtyard, Alhambra
Carlos V inner courtyard, Alhambra
Generalife hedging, AlhambraGeneralife hedging, Alhambra
Generalife hedging, Alhambra
These massive hedges were somewhat gloomy with few flowers in bloom
Alhambra from GeneralifeAlhambra from Generalife
Alhambra from Generalife
Generalife terracesGeneralife terraces
Generalife terraces
Generalife from PartalGeneralife from Partal
Generalife from Partal
Rory over a dry acequia near BerchulesRory over a dry acequia near Berchules
Rory over a dry acequia near Berchules
Rory over same acequia in full spate near BerchulesRory over same acequia in full spate near Berchules
Rory over same acequia in full spate near Berchules
acequia are irrigated on allotted days of the week - it was fascinating to see the difference here
Dianne and Alex's current house, BerchulesDianne and Alex's current house, Berchules
Dianne and Alex's current house, Berchules
View from A&D balconyView from A&D balcony
View from A&D balcony
Cadiar is below on the right
Hanging Twigs, BerchulesHanging Twigs, Berchules
Hanging Twigs, Berchules
These were hanging from a tree by the path. No idea why - yet.
Dianne's new fridge, BerchulesDianne's new fridge, Berchules
Dianne's new fridge, Berchules
I could not get far enough away to fit it in - it is a monster.



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