Granada has some steep hills. Not all of Granada, just the section around the Alhambra. It makes for some fairly serious climbs for people who live in the area. However, it also makes for some really great photo opportunities. How they built some of these places I’ll never know. I guess they did not have to worry about things moving around once the initial footings were dug. They had some great side streets in the town. The medieval section of the city was especially interesting. I did a little walking but I have to confess that there were times when I had to ask myself if I really wanted to to do the climbing to get to the top of some of those streets.
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La Alhambra Granada Spain
I’m walking up the sidewalk to the Alhambra and I see a graffiti carving on a stone fence that said “W. Irving slept here.” and I think that maybe I’m in the right place.
Just kidding.
The truth is that the word alhambra means a fortress or palace, in particular Continue reading
Cool Dude and Cool Dudette – Granada, Nicaragua
Cool Dude and Cool Dudette – Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is the Old World capital of the Americas.
Traffic Jam – Granada, Nicaragua
Traffic Jam – Granada, Nicaragua
Yes, there are traffic jams in Central America, especially around the market.
On Tour – Granada, Nicaragua
On Tour – Granada, Nicaragua
We took a tour of Granada. It was a good tour. Our tour guide was from Houston, TX. Don’t ask.
Ethel at Hotel – Granada, Nicaragua
Ethel at Hotel – Granada, Nicaragua
Another interesting hotel facade.
Stray Dogs – Granada, Nicaragua
Stray Dogs – Granada, Nicaragua
They were everywhere in Central America and I do mean everywhere. Sometimes we would go out and eat in an open air environment and I would look down, feeling something touching my leg and it would be a stray dog. Sometimes, when I was walking down the street and I saw 6 or 8 in a pack I would throw some food into the middle of the pack and watch all hell break loose. I’m not a fan of stray dogs.