Motril, Spain, Granada, and Alhambra

Grapes roses cypress & oranges
Love tree, Judas tree

Our Alhambra tour guide was Daniel- clearly loved his job. He was very animated, and did a great job of explaining the history to us.

We started out at the Generalife- beautiful gardens and fountains . Then proceeded to the Alhambra palace through the town. We saw Charles Palace- occupied for 6 month honeymoon, then construction stopped for lack of funds.

The Alhambra Palace was much as I recalled- carved wood, pressed stucco, beautiful colors- some amazing ceilings. And fountains all over the place. The Moorish carvings were mesmerizing, and I could have gazed at them for hours.

We went back to Granada, and hit a grocery store to get some treats for ship's crew. They love chocolate and crispy things. Then to a garden cafe where we had some wine and tapas- a really tasty potato dish that was served with our bevs. (Those in the know don't order the tapas food- it just gets served in Granada.)

Then back to the ship- Cagney's!!!Read more