(aka 'Holy Toledo!)
Toledo was an amazing Medieval city surrounded on three sides by a river. Everything was just pulsing with history and I couldn't believe how old some of the building are.
This is the view from El Albaicín overlooking the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevadas in Granada. I have never, ever seen a view like this before. I am so lucky to have some more time to explore this beautiful city.
Of course, I had to scope out some yarn stores in my area. I've only had the chance to go to one so far ('Home Suit Home'). I'm not sure if I totally understand the play-on-words that's going on, but I was very impressed with their prices and got some yarn to make both my roommate and my host mother a scarf. :)
I lived in Spain for three years and loved it, you will fall in love. While you are in Granada, about an hour or so from there is a small town with caves that have been converted into bed and breakfasts and homes by mostly british expats, its called Galera. Check it out, its a pretty well kept secret by most. We stayed at Cueva del Dragon its worth a see!
ReplyDeleteYou are in such a beautiful location in Spain! The architecture and scenery looks fascinating. I love the historical context you find yourself immersed in while abroad. It gives you a great feeling of connectivity between the past and present. It can make you feel humble and honored, to be a small piece of humanity with the privilege of observing ancient fractions of the immense history of civilization. You are so blessed!
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the look-out for yarn shops while traveling, too! I like to purchase skeins as special souvenirs. Once knit up into a garment or accessory, the piece will forever remind me of the special time and place I bought the yarn!
Thanks for the tip, Deb! I definitely want to see if I can go check out some of the cave homes! I'll do some research on Cueva del Dragon. You're so luck to have spent three years here - it is so beautiful!
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