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November 14th 2009

Published: November 27th 2009

We got away from Evora by mid-morning, heading East into Spain at Badajoz, then past Cordoba, on Autovia 4-lanes. Then it was an extensive drive on 2-lane roads through rural Andalusia. We were amazed at the number of olive groves. As we approached Granada in late afternoon, there were olive trees as far as we could see, in all directions, and the air had a distinct smell of olives. We passed nume... Read Full Entry

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Reflection

The flow of water can be traced throughout the Alhambra

The Alcazar fortress overlooks the city

The plaque commemorating final Spanish victory over the Moors is found on this bell tower.

The text of the plaque

In the gardens outside the Alcazar

Looking through the gardens toward the Alcazar

In the Generalife

These gardens would be an attraction in their own right, even if they weren't part of the Alhambra complex.

There are numerous pools, fountains, and hedges

Another fountain

The waters at play

It's all on a very human scale

The various areas invite relaxation.

Yet another spectacular courtyard

Stone lions guard a gateway

Looking back at the Alhambra

Hedges are trimmed to emulate the walls of the Alcazar

Flamenco at the Plaza San Nicolas

The last rays of sunlight on the Alhambra

28th November 2009

Ursula
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Alhambra
Your pictures remind me of things my Mother talked about after her visit. She said it was too beautiful for words.

29th November 2009

Henry
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Fantastic!
We've been anxiously waiting for your Granada blog, even tho your whole trip descriptions have been absolutely wonderful - thanks so much for including us. My Great-great grandfather spent 3 years touring Spain in the 1870s and published 2 tedious volumes about it, but I was delightedd to pull it out and compare his descriptions with some of your Alhambra photos and imagine him being there with you, walking thru them, imagining with him sultanas bathing in those lovely pools. And he mentions in detail your plaque about the 777 years of moorish occupation. We're so glad to assume that you three have safely returned. Henry

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