Attention to detail

Been putting off this post for a while, only because it has been one of the most influential places I've ever visited. The palace was built under the Nasrid dynasty in the mid-14th century. 
Every wall, ceiling, floors, water fountains... everything is decorated with the most intricately carved plaster. 
Words cannot express. 
Simply brilliant. 

Sketchy Chinese restaurant

Would you eat here? 

At work

Been "working" in one way or another. 
Artists at work in Granada and Cordoba. 

Back on track

Been on Spanish time for a week. 
Officially changed my wrist watch to NY time. 

Singing

Flamenco music in Cordoba.

420

I was sitting and hanging out with Granada street cats when we witnessed a transaction. 

Siesta

Just waking up from a Granada nap. 

Cigarette break

Mini Harp

Focused. He played sweet Seville songs. 

Eau de Mediterranean

In Marseille, France.

Urinol

In Portugal! 

Knockers and Handles

Casa

Taking care of the home in Granada and Cordoba. 

Craftsmanship

Stumbled into a workshop while wandering the Alhambra palace grounds. 

Maze amaze

Took a break on that bench I mazed myself into. 
At the La Alhambra maze garden! 

Stylin Sevillan

Rehearsals

The third week of April is Holy Week for Spain, where thousands of Christians flood the streets of whichever city to celebrate being holy. Or whatever needs to be celebrated. 
Floats are carried through the small streets during Holy Week. 

I came across a procession after meeting three native Sevillians, a football game (FCB!!) and much red wine. There was somber music playing and the carriers were walking slowly and methodically.  

Marrakech in Cordoba

Tired after walking for however many hours in Cordoba, I stumbled across a Moroccan teteria. The mint tea was strong, its fragrance was fresh and the baklava was home-made with a rose in the center.
Of course, I didn't notice it until a petal stuck to my thumb.

Granada

Spice

Spice market in Granada. 
They have Safran powder! Exceptional orange color. 

mad love

Mad love for Barcelona.

Vacant spots

No one at the security desk.
No one at the Boqueria market.

Peeping toms

I was walking down a Plaza in Barcelona when I saw a small crowd of Arabic guys all peeping into a colorful store. 
It was not a scantily clad woman; it was a soccer game. 

Sagrada Familia

Gaudi's unfinished cathedral. He focuses on light and the feeling of being in a forest. Another one of his spellbinding, nature inspired work. 
My favorite cathedral as of now. It would be hard to top this one, I'd say. 
Gaudi died before finishing his cathedral, so construction still goes on- they predict for about maybe another 80 years or so.