Today the sun shone and we began to feel more the warmth of Granada. Our original plan had been to do some street photography but a quick phone call ascertained that the house of Manuel de Falla was open to visitors so we set off in a couple of taxis (for speed and ease!) toContinue reading “Granada – de Falla and Flamenco”
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Granada – The Alhambra
Much of our first day had been dominated by a distant view of the Alhambra and, for most visitors, this Moorish complex is the prime reason to visit Granada. We met two couples who had expected to be able to visit the complex but were disappointed because tickets are sold out months in advance. TheContinue reading “Granada – The Alhambra”
Granada – a quiet Sunday
One of the things I will remember most about Granada is its hills! There were sights we expected: like the Alhambra and others we had never even heard of, like the church dedicated to San Juan de Dios; the tiny home of Manuel de Falla, which was not where we expected it to be butContinue reading “Granada – a quiet Sunday”
Granada – discovering the Albeicin
We met as a group for the first time this morning – seven in total – all set to learn more about this ancient city which has played a key role in European history. We are all staying in different places but in the same area of the city, near the Cathedral, so most thingsContinue reading “Granada – discovering the Albeicin”
Granada
For once we made a good decision. Normally, I would choose to fly out of Heathrow, almost wherever I was going, but this time we chose to fly from Gatwick: and were grateful to have done so when we heard of the fire which halted all movement from Heathrow for almost twenty-four hours! Gatwick wasContinue reading “Granada”
Barcelona – the last day
I overslept!! I had meant to get out early with the camera to capture the little passageways before the crowds arrived but had not gone to bed as early as usual and I didn’t wake until after 8.00a.m. so by the time I got out it was a bit busier than planned but still fairlyContinue reading “Barcelona – the last day”
Barcelona – Day Six
This was the day my Australian friends were leaving so I wanted to spend some time with them but neither hold them up nor waste time hanging around when there was still a lot I hadn’t seen. We agreed to meet for lunch leaving me the morning and latter part of the afternoon to seeContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Six”
Barcelona – Day Five
This was the day my real Gaudi experience began and I was introduced to some of the concepts which underlie his work. I will never again think of Antoni Gaudi as just some weird Spanish artist! We decided taxi would be the easiest means of transport and I was surprised it cost less than IContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Five”
Barcelona – Day Four
Writing that heading makes me feel I should be writing a lot more than I have done and yet, every day has been filled! Day Four was a Sunday on which Barcelona was not only hosting the Americas’ Cup and a cycle race a political rally was also interfering with traffic flow. A catamaran cruiseContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Four”
Barcelona – Day Three
As I write I’m halfway through Day Five and Day Three already seems a lifetime away! So here’s hoping the highlights come pouring back to my mind as I write. This was the day we hopped-on, hopped off, but most of the time we sat on and enjoyed the sights of Barcelona without having toContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Three”
Living the Journey 