Granada

Thursday was all about the Alhambra. It was a dramatic drive across expansive bridges, through rocky mountains, around olive groves as far as the eye could see on the way from Malaga to Andalusia. The Mediterranean shone on the far side of the bus beneath another gloriously beautiful day. And every student slept soundly through it all!

The good news is they were awake and ready for the challenge of walking through the Alhambra Palace in Granada once we arrived. It was a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture built primarily in the 14th century. It is truly one of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites we have ever seen. 

After dinner about half the group took an optional trip to the Gypsy caves and watched a flamenco show before doing a walking tour of the neighborhood above the city. Marie Louise was serenaded in Spanish for her birthday and got to dance a little!

Our hotel is in the city center and the night was active all around us. We have a late breakfast planned for tomorrow before onward to Madrid!