We have finally arrived in Granada. After a long, VERY long flight due to the non ceasing turbulence, flight from Houston to Paris then Paris to Madrid; our group made its way to the Hostel we would be staying at for the next 4 days. While in Madrid I learned some vital photography skills, and enjoyed the culture and ambiance of City life. No internet was available in Madrid, hence the lack of previous blogging; but now I will be able to talk about daily events. Our group had some interesting encounters with the more colorful inhabitants of Madrid, but all turned out to be funny stories rather than anything threatening... the nightlife lasts until morning in Madrid, and It was hard to go to bed before two because of the noise on the streets. The atmosphere of Madrid is very comparable to New York City.
Yesterday, we traveled by train to Toledo for the day; an older Spanish town full of beautiful cathedrals and Spanish History.
Today, we woke up at 6 am and by 730 were on our way across town towards the train station that would take us to Granada. And now, after a 5 hour train ride we have arrived at the Hostel, had a late lunch, and are back in our rooms for some rest. It is almost 7pm in Granada, so around noon in the states. I'll admit it is was initially hard getting used to the time difference, but the Spanish morning typically starts around 10 am ending with dinner at 10 pm, so that is making it a little easier. I'm freshening up on my Spanish, it is much easier to speak the language in context rather than in a classroom. Its time for a little siesta....
Adios!
I enjoyed hearing about your trip so far and I am looking forward to more pictures and comments.
ReplyDeleteThe sunset in the first picture is so dreamy--and I imagined that the people in the cars below heading away from it had no idea that something so beautiful was right above their heads.
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