As dawn descends upon Granada, it became clear to me that Granada is so much more than the Alhambra. When people talk about Granada, they talk about one thing-- the almighty Alhambra that has come to define Granada inasmuch as the Palace of Versailles has come to define the city of Versailles. In gushing about the magnificent palace, many people forget to mention the beauty of Granada itself, a city steeped with rich, Moorish legacy. Built at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of 738 meters above sea level, its hilly geography means traipsing up and down sloping footpaths. To me, this form of travel (walking) offers the best introduction to a foreign land. It makes you notice every nook and corner, every hidden secret a city has to hide, every tapas bar, every potted geranium hanging from the balcony of every apartamento, and every form of existence that makes a place what it is.
**More snapshots of Granada here.
4 Durian(s) Thrown at Jun:
I couldn't agree more - nothing like taking to the road (and all sorts of small and winding alleyways) by foot to see more of a foreign country than we normally would. :D
kenny: yeah, esp when one's still capable of walking!
Oh, do not scare me - I can imagine a day which goes by without me walking around and exploring odd alleys and corners. May we be fit enough to keep walking and exploring always! :D
kenny: in order to keep fit, you have to keep walking :D
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