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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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"Our" corner, with "our" tapas bar

Arab street

Bill and Mr. Irving

Washington Irving lived in the Alhambra in 1829, when it was in a state of decay and neglect. His subsequent writings about that time helped lead to its rediscovery...

Palace of Carlos V

Totally different style plunked down in the Alhambra...

Palace of Carlos V

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Palace of Carlos V

Close up of the stone used for the pillars and walls

Grounds of the only parador in the Alhambra

Fell into disuse over the years, and was only recently restored.

Black/white nmosaics that Granda is famous for...

Black stones from one river; white from another...

Deserted Alhambra...

Tower detail

Water draining down the street by our hotel

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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