Granada Living Part 1

My cousin Brendan studied abroad this spring in Granada. I took full advantage of that and flew in to see him. So did his parents and two sisters. Family time!

Here's my cousin picking me up from the airport.

 The next morning we got up and explored the streets of Granada.

Every street was this stunning. Little winding street ways filled with shops and restaurants and occasionally opening out into grand cathedrals.

I mean,  look at this mosque! I loved the Muslim influences in the city of Granada.

We headed over to my cousin's host family for a big ole lunch. It reminded me and my Aunt of some of the lunches my grandma would make. We were stuffed.

After lunch we wandered around some more on our way to a high point in the city. On the way I saw a street with  my mom's name, Ines.

We finally made it up to the top with stunning views.

Cousin love!

There's the Alhambra off in the distance.

We had a tasty tapas dinner. At certain tapas bars in Granada, when you by a drink, you get a free (huge) tapas. We had a huge dinner for 6 for barely 15 euro. Love it.

On the walk home we got into some shenanigans with some of the statues that littered the city. Great day in Granada!

Barcelona Part 2

I have a computer again! Now to finish up on my Barcelona post.

One of the 'must see' things on my Barcelona list was the Antoi Gaudi architecture. I didn't really know what to expect, but I ended up loving it. Everything was so whimsical and colorful.

My hotel was right by the Casa Batillo. A beautiful home that Gaudi designed for a wealthy family. Locals call this the House of Bones. Sounds creepy, but Gaudi built the house reminiscent of the fish skeleton and other elements of nature. It was a stunning tour.

 How cute is this little mushroom room.

The rooftop had tons of colorful chimneys and you can just make out the dragon in the back. Stunning.

After the tour, I jumped on double decker tour bus around the city. I got prime front row seating.

La Sagrada Familia was a major stop. Another Gaudi site with an instagram filter.

Then I hopped off for some gelato and Park Guell. Another Gaudi must see.

After a long day of sight seeing I dressed up and headed out to a fancy dinner on the water.

I treated myself to a seafood paella. It was one of the best I have ever eaten. In the words of T- Swift, Like, ever.

The next morning I did a little sight seeing (and brunch) on La Rambla before heading to the airport.

My next stop? Granada to meet up with some of my family. As you can see below, it was a tight squeeze.