granada

Levi and I hadn't been on a trip for a while, so when a coworker offered to drive us to Granada, a city in Andalucía where she regularly visits her boyfriend, we jumped at the opportunity. Granada was a stronghold of Arabic war until 1492, when the crown defeated the last Emir in Spain, bringing the whole country under Catholic Spanish rule. It's therefore a great architectural mix of Arabic and medieval Spanish. The Alhambra, the Arabic palace, still reigns over the city from a hill in the center. It's incredibly well-maintained and absolutely gorgeous. Great tapas, great weather, great walking through steep labyrinthian streets. I actually brought out the camera this time, so I'll let the pictures do the talking.

The view from our balcony. We reserved a place for 30 euros a night, but upon arrival were informed that the heater had exploded, seriously damaging the apartment...Luckily, the owner had a friend who rents rooms and had one free. It was a serious upgrade.

The Alhambra from our terrace.

Levi relaxing on the terrace in the morning.

Typical street in Albaycín, the old central neighborhood where we stayed. Alhambra peeking out.

Zafra!

Couldn't get enough of the views of the Alhambra.

View in Sacromonte, the Gyspy quarter of the city.

Bad photo, but beautiful archway. In the Alhambra.

Levi squinting in the Andalusian sun. In the Alhambra.

In the Alhambra.

Central patio, Alhambra.

Patio, Alhambra.

Palace gardens, Alhambra.

View from the fortress of the Alhambra.

In the fortress, the oldest part of the Alhambra.

Best view in the city. The Alhambra, foress, and Sierra Nevada in the distance. From the San Nicolás lookout.

Wonderful weekend.