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Category: Spain

¡Toro! ¡Toro! ¡Toro! - Shannon

12 May, 2009 (12:15) | Random, Spain, Travel | 2 comments

The following is an account of a bullfight and may not be appropriate for all audiences.
So I found myself at a bullfight the other day.  I say “found myself” as if 2 ½ years of hard thinking and contemplation about whether to go hadn’t gone into the decision to be there.  Normally (that is, when [...]

Snow Days in the Albayzin - Shannon

28 March, 2009 (00:55) | Granada, Random, Spain | No comments

I remember snow days growing up in Denver, Colorado with a nostalgia bordering on romanticism. I remember awaking in the morning and first noticing the absolute and almost deafening silence that a few feet of snow brings. Out my second story window I’d see tree branches wilting to the ground under the weight [...]

You’ll Poke Yer Eye Out - Shannon

25 March, 2009 (01:06) | Spain | No comments

Brian’s just too tall for Madrid, Granada, and probably most of España. The poor man is continually whacking his head on all manner of awnings, street lights, hanging plants, flags, and of course, most often, cross walk lights. I honestly don’t remember how low these things hang in the US but I don’t [...]

Local Recommendations for Tapas in Granada - Shannon

9 March, 2009 (02:58) | Granada, Spain, Travel | 2 comments

Eating your way through tapa bars in Granada is one way to really experience what life is like in this town. Hit it right and you’ll find the locals laughing, smiling, and really loving life. You’ll be pleasantly sated yourself and all for less than a dinner out in the US or even [...]

¡Ven a Andalucía! - Shannon

10 February, 2009 (09:32) | Granada, Spain, Travel | 2 comments

We often get questions about traveling to Granada, España so thought we’d just put the information down in one place for anyone who’s interested. Here are some things we’d like to pass along…
Getting Here (Granada or Andalucía)
When flying to Andalucía from the US check flights/prices into Malaga, Madrid and Granada. Traveling from [...]

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