Madeline Turnock, APR
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Malaga Mucho Mejor
It’s clear to see why Malaga is a European vacation hot spot – there is so much to do downtown and at national parks nearby, and the shopping and entertainment, while geared to the docked cruise chicos, has something for… Continue reading
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Picasso 50 Years Later
“No matter what, sooner or later there is an inevitable Picasso epiphany in every artist’s life,” said Marina Faust. As his birthplace, Malaga is a great place to have a Picasso epiphany. We selected an Airbnb in the heart of… Continue reading
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Legend of Lorca
Federico Garcia Lorca is a revered poet and martyr who was only 38 when he was assassinated at the start of the Spanish civil war in 1936 – a war that pitted families and friends against each other and is… Continue reading
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Caminito del Rey
It’s hard to imagine that tennis shoes, water, and a ticket booked far in advance, will suffice to walk what was once named the world’s most dangerous trail. The “little king” Caminito del Rey 7.7 km trail hangs 100 feet… Continue reading
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Goodbye Granada, Hello Malaga
Before we knew it, we were saying “goodbye” to beloved Granada and “hello” to maritime Malaga, a short train ride south. Malaga’s sunny 70 degree weather, cruise ship dock, and international vacation destination is a welcome next stop. Here, we’ll… Continue reading
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Dia de la Virgen Inmaculada
Bells chime, choirs sing, masses are held, and processions process leading up to the Day of the Immaculate Conception in Granada, Dec. 8 – also a national holiday. We experienced first-hand the beautiful tradition of the procession of Mary into… Continue reading
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Sacromonte Caves
Tonight in Granada, we ventured along the Camino del Sacromonte to experience the not-to-miss Museo de las Cuevas del Sacromonte which details the daily lives, homes, and culture of gypsies living in hillside cave homes. The caves protect from extreme… Continue reading
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Secret Gardens of Granada
Even in December, we’re experiencing Granada’s love of gardens. There are interesting and intricate gardens to behold across the city, though many are secret gardens. The earliest Arab gardens in the Albayzin hold a special significance. Their geometric shapes and… Continue reading
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Estudiando
While in Granada, I am studying Spanish at Esquela DeLengua for two weeks. Estoy estudiando en Esquela DeLengua por dos semanas. The first week had 7 students and teacher Jaime, and we learned and practiced Future Simple v. Future Proximo.1… Continue reading
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Hiking & Biking Granada
We took the opportunity of this sunny Dec. 2 Saturday to discover an excellent resource for hiking and mountain biking right in Granada. The Acequia Real-Dehesa del Generalife has several kilometers of trails, elevation, and beautiful vistas that any hiker… Continue reading
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