The next series of photographs are all in the Nazrid Palace, a delicate and gracious place with shade, patios, fountains, I can see why the Spanish monarchy used it as a palace. It's beautifully peaceful, when you can get away from the hundreds of tourists.
The next one is just outside the Nazrid palace, the scaffolding demonstrating the ongoing nature of restoration in a place like this. The gardens are huge and beautiful, there must be an army of gardeners around.
The walls of the Alhambra and one of the watch towers
The Carlos the somethingth Palace. In any other setting it would be really cool, a square three story building with a circular courtyard in the middle, and rooms off the courtyard. After what I'd already see, well a bit mundane really. Which is a shame, as it under-rates this lovely, simple and gracious building.
So, after spending five hours or thereabouts this morning exploring the Alhambra, I was pretty much brain dead, and headed back down into town for a Coke and something to eat. The Moorish influence is really strong here, so felafel and salad was a nice change from the never-ending Spanish food.
For something completely different, I visited the cathedral, which is an amazing mix of styles. It's been interesting going for the beautiful, more austere, gothic cathedrals of the north to this crazy, glowing, vibrant place.
Rich in light, colour and glowing gold warmth
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