travel

  • 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

    Dia de la Virgen Inmaculada
  • 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

    Sacromonte Caves
  • 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

    Estudiando
  • Awe-Inspiring Ahlambra

    Visiting the Ahlambra surpassed all my expectations of what this ancient (1232-1492) 26-acre area of palaces, fortress, gardens, and city on a hill might be to walk through. It’s unimaginable that, as part of Ahlambra’s storied history, Napolean once seized… Continue reading

    Awe-Inspiring Ahlambra