En la Alhambra, sin camera

In the Alhambra, without a camera

Surprise! Today our profesora de arte y arquitectura islámica took us to the Alhambra. In the rain. I cleverly wore heels. We hiked up a steep alley, which led to an old stone door to the woods. There was a cobbled path lined with moss and designated stream areas on both sides. Up at the top of the hill was the beautiful Alhambra, where I will be doing much of my homework once it gets warm. The courtyards are free. Today we only visited the museum, which was small and crowded, but we have many more visits planned. And I will have to get into the habit of taking my camera with me wherever I go.

On the way back, Liz, Amanda and I ducked into a cafe to escape the rain and ease our (or only my) feet. By the time we left, the sun had come out! I don't think I've seen it in days! The residual water on the cathedral roof comes down out of gargoyles, like medieval waterfalls. The spice vendors were back, too! It's so nice to see you again, sunny Granada.