Today we got up and drove a short while to Granada to see the Alhambra – perhaps the most famous tourist site in Spain. We stayed at the Macia Real Hotel – a place Margo had found on the internet. The hotel was easy to get to, close to a city bus stop to get to the Alhambra, and was very modern and beautiful.
Visiting the Alhambra was truly an exceptional experience. The Alhambra with its gardens is the jewel of Spain.
Fortunately, we knew to purchase the tickets the previous week on the internet, and we got to go inside at our preferred time, and avoided long lines at the front ticket office. They only allow so many visitors inside at one time, and you cannot go in except at your reserved time. Security was very tight.
The palace was a combination of original work and restoration of a 12th-century Muslim palace. The walls were covered with intricate carvings in Arabic patterns and geometric shapes. It was very impressive.
After visiting the palace, we got to stroll through the famous gardens. They had numerous flowers, shrubs, and fountains, in the middle of this very arid land. It was an incredibly calming and peaceful experience, and a real treat to see so much greenery.
That night at the hotel, we had one of our best meals; and it was served in style.
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