After breakfast we rode a small city bus up hill, through narrow & winding streets, to the front entrance of the complex. There we met our expert local guide, Patricia, & were equipped with audioguides.
We began by strolling through the beautiful Generalife gardens, then entered the Alhambra proper. After seeing the palace of the Christian King Charles V we ended our visit with the most impressive part of the entire complex, the Nasrid Palaces. It was here that the Moorish rulers lived & the ceilings, walls & floors are decorated in incredibly ornate stucco, tile, & woodwork. Water is an important feature, with fountains & running waterways in many courtyard & even rooms.
From the Alhambra we strolled down in to the center of Granada & the group had the entire afternoon & evening free to enjoy the city.
We rendezvoused at 6:00pm on our hotel's rooftop terrace to enjoy a picnic & sundowner before dinner. A great way to end a great day.
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