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May 17th 2013

Published: May 17th 2013

Granada We had a sleepy bus ride here a few days ago, entered through the less attractive part of the city and immediately wished ourselves back in beautiful Seville! We walked to the wrong hotel, having gotten confused in our long tripadvisor quest the night before, but found the right one quite quickly. Walking around the neighborhood after checking in gave us a better feel for the city, and we... Read Full Entry

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Lynn Beebe

Beebe

I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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Alhambra gardens

Generalife castle gardens

The Palacio de Generalife (Arabic: جَنَّة الْعَرِيف‎ Jannat al-‘Arīf, literally, "Architect's Garden") was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Emirs (Kings) of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus.

Generalife castle gardens

Mosaic walks...these are throughout the old medina too.

Generalife castle gardens

Looking down on the immense Alhambra...

Generalife castle gardens

Topiary hedges

We are so doing this in LaConner!

Green roof on modern structure Alhambra gardens

Gate out of Alhambra

Gate out of Alhambra detail

Granada means Pomegranate

Defensive tower at gate

"new" gate

Looking back into Alhambra gardens

Site of 11th century Muslim cistern

Yet another garden...

And another immense cathedral

Statue carried through the streets?

Detail

18th May 2013

Carol and Martin McClain
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Sevilla y Granada
These two cities are definitely on our list for next Fall or next Spring. We're grateful for the reconnaissance....will be in touch about hotel and climate recommendations. Didn't realize Granada's Spring is as rainy as Detroit's. Abrazos to you both. Carol and Martin

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