Granada in a Nutshell

Before Kendall told us she would be studying there, I had never even heard of Granada. It is a smaller city in the southern region of Andalusia, sitting at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Due to its close proximity to Northern Africa (only about 14km across the Strait of Gibraltar), Granada has a heavy Arabic influence. Granada was the last stronghold of the Moorish Occupation before they were pushed completely out of Spain back down into Northern Africa. During their 700 year rule, the Moors definitely made their mark on the land, especially in Granada. Its beauty and architecture is like no other city in Europe!

 

 

 

 

 

Our 4 days in Granada consisted of:

Sipping lots of Sangria...

Relaxing and getting rid of Jetlag at a Turkish Bath...

No pictures were allowed inside

Having a wine picnic in the park while K was in class...

 

Attempting to Salsa Dance...

 

Visiting an ancient Fortress/Palace...

Joining K's School Hike...

to Granada's Catholic Cemetary...

 
with an incredible view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains...

 Shopping in the Old Jewish Quarter, The Albaicin...

having dinner with Kendall's Incredible Host Family...

and lots and lots of Tapas!!

We had such a great time following like little duckilings behind our wonderful tour guide! We were so impressed with how great K has adapted to her new "home" and especially the language! Thank you for a wonderful visit in Granada Kendall! We are very proud of you!