Granada

Photos of the Alhambra

March 11, 2019 Craig Photos

What we see today of the Alhambra dates from the early 14th century when two successive Nasrid kings made improvements to the fortress-palace complex on top of the hill al-Sabika on the east side of Granada. It’s origins, however, go all the way back to the Roman era and the subsequent construction in the 9th century of a small fortress on top of the remains of Roman fortifications.

Granada as Seen from the Alcazaba of Alhambra

Photos from Granada

March 9, 2019 Craig Photos

This all our photos from Granada. Mixed in here are photos of the town itself, the Alhambra, the cathedral, and other assorted bits of Granada. You find photos of just the Alhambra and the cathedral in other posts.

Some Closing Thoughts on Spain As We Move On

March 29, 2018 Craig Dispatches

Our time in Spain unexpectedly turned into about 11 weeks, but we’re done with Spain for now. So, in way of an adios, here are a few unconnected thoughts on Spain that we haven’t had time (yet) to develop into more substantial posts.

Doing the Math: Expenses for Weeks 5-8

March 16, 2018 Meghan Dispatches

Well, the exchange rate has not improved any since my last tallying of the expenses, and this month we felt the effects much more than the first month because we no longer had the benefit of a month’s lodging booked back in October. Here are the totals.