Granada

Next stop was Granada, another gorgeous old colonial city full of Spanish cathedrals but also some pre-consiquador history. We stayed in probably the nicest hostel of the trip with rooms set around a lovely garden courtyard that was run by a women's cooperative funded from Europe.

The town itself was nice, but didn't have the coolness of León with all its student influences. Still we spent an enjoyable day exploring the sights, food, shopping, and nightlife. We bought an amazing painting of exotic birds hidden in the jungle - I only wish we had the funds to have bought a bigger version of it.Read more