Explored the Alhambra. The ten-year-old was the most competent fixing problems with our audioguides, usually with a couple swipes of the screen.
Category: Europe
Burning Energy in Granada
Somehow our nephews had energy for roughhousing in the hotel pool after riding an inter-city bus to Granada, a metro ride to the city center, and a strenuous walk, backpacks on backs, up the hill to our hotel, just outside the walls of the Alhambra.
We Rode This!!!
Walked through dramatic caves on the outskirts of Nerja. Missed a scheduled bus back to town, but managed to procure six seats in a coach pulled by this contraption. A banal commentary in three languages was compulsory, but we had a good laugh.
Spain 2019
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View From Hotel
Took in the view from the balcony of our room in a parador (hotel) in Nerja, Spain.
Nodding off in Nerja
Arrived in Nerja, southern Spain, this morning, after an overnight flight. This evening, one-by-one, we succumbed to Morpheus.
A Hike Across the Yorkshire Dales
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A Hike Across the Yorkshire Dales
A few days ago, I walked across the Yorkshire Dales with two friends. In a previous post, I described how we planned the trip and got to the trailhead in Horton-in-Ribblesdale by train. We wanted to avoid the more popular trails: they can be busy, and our boots would only add to the erosion. A… Continue reading A Hike Across the Yorkshire Dales
En Route to Heathrow
Quickly made my way to London Heathrow ahead of the impending happy event.
Evensong in St. George’s Chapel
Attended an intimate Evensong in the Quire (Choir) of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The actual choir consisted of boy trebles and professionals (countertenor, tenor, and bass). Her Majesty was not in attendance.