photo: ronch willner
Oops, I’ve been off the radar~ my apologies… but that’s because I have been enjoying myself far more than I should. Back to working at my writing, staying at a fantastic hostel in Granada, and experiencing the South of Spain… I’m a happy girl.
When I was waiting for my passport and money situation to sort itself out, I wasn’t feeling like writing- and I couldn’t take photos because my camera was stolen. However, arriving in Granada set my creative juices to flowing.
The Arabic flare of the city is gorgeous. Walking through the tiny crooked streets it’s very possible to hear traditional Moroccan music in both French and Arabic from a shop where gentleman are sitting and drinking tea from their small, clear, glass cups.
From the other side of the street sounds of flamenco guitar pouring out while Spanish men dance in their shops of jamon and wine. The smell of the shisa (hookah) and tapas mingle together from both sides of alleyways and combine together in a scent that is truly Granada.
Last night I walked around the old quarter by the light of the full May moon, and followed the sounds of a guitar up to the top of the hill. Sitting alone on his balcony was a young man picking the guitar with the moonlit landscape of the Alhambra as his backdrop.
I sat down on the street and watched the night sky while listening to a lone man play his heart out. After about 30 minutes he noticed me and offered a timid wave. I gave him a slight nod; he continued to play while singing. It was absolutely a perfect experience, and I could have never paid for such a treat. Sometimes you’re in the right place at the right time. Being in Granada now, is exactly that.
'Granada, Spain- I love you.' have 5 comments
May 27, 2010 @ 5:36 pm Aunt Donna
Glad to hear things are going better, your Dad said you got a new passport. Grandma Ann wanted me to let you know that she hopes you have a wonderful time and that she loves you. Well, I guess that goes for all of us too!
May 27, 2010 @ 6:26 pm Renee Domeier
Hi Brandy:
What a beautiful image that creates in my mind. It seems that you have found out that when God closes a door, he opens a window. Enjoy!!
November 21, 2012 @ 7:54 am Truly
tell me- is the world just always prettier when you’re there, or are you really amazing at taking pictures? i’m guessing it’s the latter, but sometimes your pics are so lovely i think it has to be the former. well done 🙂 thank you for a tour of spain through your eyes!!
May 27, 2010 @ 8:16 pm melissa freaking rocks
wow. that sounds so ridiculously effing amazing. I wish I wasn’t poor so I could come visit you. and by the way your optimism is nauseating, and I hate you forever.
May 28, 2010 @ 3:33 am Mom
How completely lovely. A private, moonlit concert. The stuff movies are made of. So happy your “troubles” have been worked out and your journey continues. I have missed your blogs and am happy you are back. We love and miss you.