We finally got to see La Alhambra! As someone who has been dragged through museums and churches since I was little, I truly am appreciating the beauty of everything while here. La Alhambra is absolutely huge but each area, as well as the views of the city, were all different and unique. I always wonder what it would have been like back when it was bumpin and people inhabited this monstrosity. Was it a giant spa during the day and club at night? If only they were able to entertain me with those details...
Unfortunately these pictures do not to the architecture nor the architects justice. Thanks camera circa 2000
The architecture is so pristine and perfect; I cannot imagine the hard work it took to carve out every pattern into that clay so meticulously, whether it was upside down or sideways...
Oh and this was all without Adderall- hard to believe I know
And the gardens- ooohhhhh the gardens were spectacular! Also known as the Generalifes, are at the end of the tour and we were fortunate enough to arrive at sunset which made for a perfect ending to a wonderful day, and a perfect beginning to the weekend...
Don't worry there's another series of flower power - La Alhambra style coming your way. Yes I know you cannot wait either!
A huge event here is botellon, which is essentially an enormous pregame/tailgate for essentially the bars and discotecs to come. A little sketchy due to the fact that it takes place behind a shopping center and anyone is allowed to join in as long as you bring your own booze or have money to pay up. We had fun though and managed to cap off the night with schwarma...yet again...
The hippy culture here is contagious and it's definitely an awesome experience when you finally take the plunge; my plunge being, I bought a pair of these arab hippie pants where the inseam is below my knees- I'll try to take a picture of them soon. My friends and I also went to a Mujeres de Mediterraneo (Women of the Mediterranean) concert where we saw Chambao (think hippie pants, shaved head, and arabian music) perform. Now all I have to do is get something pierced, grows some dreds and I'll be part of the group! I've attached a Chambao music video so you can get a little taste of the fun... (click fun to watch)
Chambao!
Not much else is new - the heladeria's are going to close in about a week- time to eat as much ice cream as I can!!
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