Arabian Nights

I wanna run, I want to hide, I wanna tear down the walls that hold me inside

I wanna reach out, and touch the flame, where the streets have no name.

Today was truly one of those days that I didn’t want to end. The Alhambra was really cool. It was different than any other palace or cathedral I have seen yet on this trip. It was like something from another world, which I guess technically it is. Granada was one of he last Muslim strongholds in Europe before it was recaptured by the Catholics. The Nasrid Sultans built the Palaces we now call Alhambra as their places of residents separate form the common people of Granada. Not only was the architecture something to gawk at but it provides the visitors with two amazing contrasting views. On one side of the mountain lies the old city of Granada still glowing with its historic architecture all glazed in white. On the other side is the new Granada which is a beautiful city even without the classic white buildings. I did the Alhambra tour through the hostel I am staying at and met up with a bunch of other people. It was cool because it was an English only tour so there were a a bunch of people to talk to and stuff.

I Love it that God is in control and knows me. After Alhambra I went back to the hostel to rest before going out for dinner (because they eat so stinkin late here). I really was tired of being alone, having so much fun in Lisbon a few days ago made me realize how much it does suck. So I took to the streets looking to find the most crowded and upbeat restaurant I could find. I walked around for about half an hour before I happened upon this place that looked cool and had a few people in it. I sat down and ordered Seafood Pailla, it was unreal. I had just started my meal when in walk these two people that had been on my tour. I recognized the brother and sister, proceeded to invite them to my table and the rest of the night was a blast.

After dinner we went to an Arabic Bath House that was just down the street. Not only was it one of the coolest things ever but I had been wanting to swim for a couple weeks now and this was perfect. They had hot, cold, and warm pools, heated floors, a steam room, and free tea. I think it was peppermint Chai, so good. Me and my new friends Emily and Evan connected during our almost two hour soak and then went on our separate ways as relaxed as anyone could be. Granada is beautiful, it’s a shame to leave.

Theme Song of the day. If you couldn’t already tell by the opening lines of the blog then ill lay it out straight for you.

“Where The Streets Have No Name” By U2

Tomorrow I embark on the longest leg of my drive. Just over 8 hours to Barcelona. Gross. Though I am really excited to go there. I really hope I don’t have a hard time finding my hostel with this dumb car.

P.S. I found a new favorite food, Its like poor mans Fondue. Chorizo en el Fuego. Sooo Good.

Namaste