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Alhambra

When the cruise first started there was probably 70% of the guests wearing masks. They were not required. With each day, less and less people were wearing them. Yesterday maybe only 10% had them on. Until we got back to the ship from our excursion yesterday. There was an announcement that some guests and crew had tested positive for covid, but were asymptomatic, so now we are all required to wear masks at all times except when eating. Thankfully it is toward the end of the cruise!

Our adventure today took us to Granada and the Alhambra. We docked in Málaga, Spain and took a 2 hour bus ride to Granada. This was the tour that we were waitlisted on and they added an early morning tour, which we got on. We had to leave the ship at 6:00, so we were up super early. Russell and I decided to get on the back of the bus since everyone else seems to like the front. We were able to recline our seats way back and relax the whole ride.

Watching the sun rise on our bus trip to Granada

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress in Granada, Spain. It was built as a military base in the 9th century, but eventually became the royal residence of Granada.

Alhambra means “red castle” in Arabic and you can see the red tint it has
There is so much intricate detail!

Some say the Alhambra is the 8th wonder of the world. it was nominated as a wonder of the world, but didn’t make the cut as one of the top seven.

Patio de los Arrayanes (Court of the Myrtles) with a reflecting pool
There are many Islamic words written in the walls
Patio de los Leones (Court of the Lions). The lions are symbols of strength and courage.
Every ceiling was detailed too
Looking down on a garden
The Alhambra overlooks the city of Granada
mirador (lookout) room
The Generalife (Garden of the Architect) was constructed as a summer palace
Even the floors had intricate detail!
The walkways are paved in traditional Granadian style with a mosaic of pebbles: white ones from the River Darro and black ones from the River Genil
This is a theater within the Generalife with magnificent marble columns. .
The theater is the site of international performances of music and dance
So many beautiful gardens
The courtyard in the Generalife

So many pictures and this still does not do this place justice! It is amazing!

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