*GRANADA!!!!!!!!

We arrive to the city of the last Muslim king in Spain... GRANADA where Isabel and Ferdinand decided to kick him out of his palace, the famous Alhambra. A very distinct city, Granada looks like a mix of a college campus, a hint of Morocco, and the typical charm of an Andalucian city. Streets are filled with college students and bars that only Big Ten students would kill for, (one bar had a beer tap at every table), teterias (moroccan tea lounges) and of course, like every Spanish site, their own Zara and Mango.

FIRST STOP: La Capilla Real
What is it? The burial site of Queen Isabel & King Ferdinand
Fun facts: Before Queen Isabel agreed to be buried in Granada, she asked to make sure there would be a mass said everyday in her honor and for her soul. Six centuries later, mass is still said everyday. When you stare at their burial monument, the sculptor decided to express his thoughts on this king and queen. He made Queen Isabel seem smarter by making her head look like it weighs more on the pillow on that she rests. He did this because at first, King Ferdinand didn't want to give Columbus money to sail to "India" (he sailed to the Americas instead) but Queen Isabel had a little more faith in Chris. So, King Ferdinand agrred to let Chris sail to India, as long as Isabel funded the trip. Isabel agreed and funded the trip with her own jewelry. Without her giving up her precious stones, Europe would have no chocolate and no potatoes.  

SECOND STOP: La Alhambra
What is it? The palace of the last Moorish King of Spain (Spain was divided into four kings until Isabella and Ferdinand united their powers and took over the whole country - The king in Granada, happened to be one of the kings that they kicked out)
Characteristics: It's really big, has awesome views, and pretty gardens. You can spend a whole day here if you wanted!  See for yourself! Enjoy!

La Alhambra in the background

View from the Alhambra of the city of Granada

This is where you waited to see the king