Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Shopping, Shopping, Shopping...

My first full day in Granada consisted of walking, shopping, more walking, and more shopping. Headed out first via the covered shopping street to the 4 story department store "El Corte Inglés". Did some browsing through the floors. Afterwards walked back to the outdoor bazaar. There was handiworks from India, Brazil, Mexico, Morrocco, and Africa.

I also found the outdoor flowers, vegetable, fruit, and fish market. Had a lot of fun strolling the aisles with the local ladies shopping for food. I then visited a couple of churches. In my wanderings I ran some small side alleyways that had leather goods and textiles.

After a quick pineapple gelato. I was walked to the Alhambra and around the top of the city. After huffing and puffing my way up, I slowly walked down, periodically stepping into doorways to allow trucks to pass. I walked past some gorgeous churches, a couple of convents, and the Elvira door.

The city and its people are a blast to watch. They are so animated in their conversations, that sometimes I just had to sit down and people watch.

Tonight it is falafel for dinner.

1 comment:

Amy said...

Why am I not surprised by all the shopping? ;)