Hat attack

Hats off

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May 9th 2009
Apparently, hats are where it's at in Granada. We arrive early this morning, fresh off the night bus. After checking into our hostel and getting a quick breakfast and some internet time, we walk around, getting a feel for the city. We notice a lot of dressed up people heading in one direction. It's not Sunday, so our interest is peaked. "Fashion show?!" I secretly think. Suddenly, we stumb ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more