We had planned a month in Granada, Spain before we left in April. We found an AirBnB that could handle 6 people in a neighborhood that was walking distance to public transportation and nearby restaurants , bars and groceries. The idea was to have a place where our kids and their friends could visit over Christmas and New Years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada
Granada is in southern Spain and near the Sierra mountains. Granada has been inhabited for thousands of years and has been influenced by Roman, Muslim and Catholic cultures. The most famous site in the city is Alhambra, a fortress first built by the Romans and then converted to a palace/fortress in the 13th century by the Moors. It is a fabulous, well maintained UNESCO site that can’t be missed. You need to make reservations in advance to tour the palace and it is well worth the effort.
After 9 months of traveling through Europe it was great to have Christmas and New Years with Doug, Rachel, Charlie and Brita. Besides Christmas, we spent New Years Eve together listening to a American Classic R&R played by a Spanish rock group in a nearby square until 3 am. My ears are still ringing.
We went to a Flamenco show and traveled to Salobrena, Spain on the Mediterranean . We also went on a tour of the Granada Bull Fighting Ring (fascinating). There weren’t any bull fights when we were there but here is a link to a Granada Bull fight.
Alhambra- More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alhambra .
In 1492, the Moors were defeated and Granada became a Catholic city. There are multiple cathedrals , churches and monasteries to visit, each with its own architectural influence.
Kaye and I took a short trip to Seville, Spain. Another city with a Moorish background and also the alleged tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Other photos from Granada and Salobrena, Spain.
After Granada, Kaye and I took the train to Cordoba for a week and then Madrid for a week. Kaye’s sister, Janeil, and her daughter, Hannah, joined us for a few days at each city.
Paul and Kaye: Travels 
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