Granda, and first view of the Alhambra

Tonight I only saw it from the outside, from a great viewpoint. It's not often I am speechless at a view, but this is one of them. 

It is incredible, I wound my way up tiny streets more reminiscent of the Middle East, and pretty packed with outbursts and locals. I climbed up the final steps, expecting a good view, and got a spect alar sight. The sun was setting through clouds, so the light was good. Again, I really wished for a better camera, as mine doesn't do low light justice. 

I went to see a flamenco show yesterday, which was great, I really enjoyed it. Then today, I just happened on a flamenco group, with a Japanese dancer (!), doing a performance in a square by the cathedral, just busking ... it really is part of life here. 

This group, from what I could judge,weren't as rehearsed as the professionals but my God, it was great to watch and they got a donation from me. 

Mmm I was looking for a light lunch, and mistook a menu item - it was for 6 tapas and I hadn't realised how large they were. Oh and in Granada you get a free tapas with every alcoholic drink, so there's a little bowl of paella to add to that feast. Beautiful, and I did considerable damage to the plate but I'll be careful not to make that mistake again !