Granada
This picture was taken from the top of a tower at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The Alhambra is a former Arab Palace that was built in the 14th or 15th century. Not only did the royals live there, but all of the Arab people lived inside the Alhambra or just outside of it in cave looking things built into the ground.
Here's a field of sunflowers in the countryside between Sevilla and Granada. There are sunflowers everywhere. They're called "girasol" here because "girar" is the verb for "to turn" so it's "turn toward the sun." I thought that was cool.
Here's the Alhambra.
Here's some of the beautiful gardens at the Alhambra.
The walls of the Alhambra are amazing. They're almost completely covered with very intricate designs, like the wall in the picture.I had a good time in Granada. It's such a beautiful city. It has tons of trees and grass and is surrounded by mountains. After we went to the Alhambra, we went to a science center and saw an exhibit on the Titanic. It was really cool. They had photos of people on the ship and lots of furniture that was either original or reproduced to look like the original stuff. There was an audio commentary that told all sorts of stories about people and how the ship was made. I like it a lot. It was really interesting. To demonstrate how cold it was in the ocean when the boat sank, they had a huge block of ice that they had you put your hand on to see how long you could hold it there. I only lasted about 10 seconds. It was a very fun weekend.
This is my last week in Sevilla. On Saturday Karen and I will be on our way to Madrid. I can't believe how fast the time has gone.
Last night three new people moved into my flat. Two girls from Israel and one guy that grew up in McPherson, KS! What are the odds. It's nice to have 3 English speakers in my flat now. It was kind of cool because I was giving them advice and directions on school and things to do in Sevilla. It's so weird that I'm comfortable here now and can actually guide people on the city.
I think that's all I have to say right now. Have a good week! Michelle
posted by Michelle at 1:30 AM
4 Comments:
Hello, Michelley! Thanks for sharing the pictures from Granada. They have to go some to meet the can of Quik (wouldn't you say, Jennifer?), but were very intersting.
I'm anxious for you to arrive in KC. I will more than likely be there at the airport, that is unless my psycho car gives me more grief! Oh well, it is responsible for several conversions...I have everyone praying for it! I think my friends are anxious to not have to be on call for me in case of car trouble! :-)
Have fun while traveling and be safe!
Love to you, mi hija!
Tu Mama
7:05 PM
Michelle - beautiful photos. Isn't that the Moorish influence in the architecture? I've always wanted to go to Morroco just for the architecture. Are there a lot of mosaics? What's the largest religious population there - bet it's mixed these days...thanks for sharing....
5:02 AM
Michelle,
Thanks so much for climbing to the top of the Tower at Alhambra to take a picture of those roofs for me! I love it!
See you soon,
Bob (the roofing guy)
2:52 PM
I read a really amazing book (historical fiction) called The Constant Princess. It was about Princess Catalina of Spain (a.k.a. Princess Katherine of England, Henry the Eighth's first wife). Anyway, she grew up in the Alhambra so it was awesome to get to see what she may have seen.
Can't wait to see you and hear about everything... I may have to make a trip up to Wichita/KC/Atchison just for you!
4:18 PM
Post a Comment
<< Home