At a loss for words (At the Alhambra)

At a loss for words (At the Alhambra)

Today we spent a wonderful, exhausting day at the Alhambra in Granada, and it’s every bit as cool as the books, etc., made out. Which is good, since that’s a key reason for this entire trip to Spain! I frankly don’t have any idea where to begin. I took over 800 photographs, plus there’s all those from WeatherGirl and Sub-Evil Boy).

It’s like several really cool forts and castles, some spectacular gardens, archeological digs, museums, (Christian) churches, and a complete course in Muslim architecture and culture (complete with some of the finest examples on the planet), all in one (big) place. I’m both physically and mentally exhausted (and exhilarated!).

This shot is from the justly famous "Patio of the Lions" (Patio de los Leones). The lions themselves (part of a fountain in the middle of the space) were missing as they’re undergoing extensive restoration at the moment. Still, the space, the columns, the carving, and the light were enough to take my breath away. And that was after already seeing room after space after room of exquisite work.

I’m going to go sleep now.

Later.

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Farewell to Toledo; on to Granada!

We had a wonderful week in Toledo, and last night made the journey by train to Granada. J.J. Merelo has kindly invited us to join him and his friends for tapas lunch today, so we’ll get the local skinny right at the start of our time here!

As always, click on the photos to jump to Flickr, where there’s a little more info about them. WeatherGirl is posting lots of useful info on where we’ve been and what we’ve seen, so tracking our combined family stream might be your best bet.

Farewell to Toledo

Back into the light

A shower of art

Lost (or trapped)

They don't usually come in threes

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