Not much to report from today in Granada-- that is, So far. We left the hostel around 9 this morning and had a lesson from Tino from arond 930 to 2. It was very interesting as he reviewed our work and then showed slideshows of examples of color, texture, shadowing, foreground versus background, etcetera. Then we headed to lunch around 3, and now a little past 5 I am back in the hostel for our daily siesta. But it probably the excitement of what will follow later today that has kept me from my annual nap. Around 6 we will have one of our last lessons from Tino, for unfortunately he will be leaving us tomorrow night. Then we will have a quick picnic dinner and then head to a local bar to watch the US versus Spain "football" (soccer) match. In European nations, as well as worldwide, Soccer is the sport of choice and I have only heard how into the games the fans get. It surely will be an experience. Ofcourse I want the United States to win, but being an American in such a situation could be considered "unsafe", whatever the outcome it surely will be exciting! I hope to get some great people in the bars expressions as they watch the match. Earlier, while still in Madrid, I visited the Real Madrid stadium, one of the most famous football stadiums in the world. The stadium was enormous, and our tour group actually got to go down on the field and sit in the players chairs... it was truly incredible. With that said I am very excited to watch this match! After the match will will head back once again to Alhombra ( I am still not sure of it's spelling) to take tripod night shots. Although lugging equipment and a tripod up to the lookout point may be annoying, it's benefits are worth it. With with availability of a tripod, there is no need to worry about shutter speed (which must be fast if you are holding the camera). So therefore, with a slow shutter speed...I will be able to let more light into the lens and more accurately capture the sunset behind this beautiful castle. The mountains behind Alhombra are just as magnificent, even with the hundred degree weather the peaks still have snow at the top! I look forward to sharing with you the pictures of today!
I have attached a picture taken previously when we visited the Real Madrid stadium of girls in the group, just in the spirit of the day!
Buenos Tardes from Granada!
After reading about your plans to watch the big match with the locals in a bar...I checked the internet for the result and found that the USA team upset the Spain team and broke their long winning streak...Yea for USA, but the question is: How did your group fare among the locals? Can't wait to see those pictures!
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