Tales from Alhambra

In 1829, Washington Irving wrote "How unworthy is my scribbling of the place" in reference to his time spent inside The Alhambra in Granada. His book, Tales of the Alhambra, essentially brought to light this Moorish palace for Western audiences and helped to spark its resurrection. The Alhambra, which means "the red one", and Generalife, its gardens, are a spectacular example of Islamic architecture dating back to the middle of the 13th century. We were treated to the sights of the fortress, its reflecting pool in the courtyard, and the gardens. Following our visit, we returned to Torremolinos and enjoyed a stroll along the beach and shopping in the local souvenir shops that line the shore. Many found it difficult to resist this multi-national temptation: a shirt that said "I Love Rome." Who could resist a Rome shirt...bought in Spain...made in China? We finished the evening with a delightful dinner of shellfish soup and veal in a restaurant along the beach. Tomorrow will mark the end of our adventures in Costa del Sol as we fly back to Madrid. From there we will visit the city of Todelo.