Hello readers. I was just going through some pictures from a trip I took in December to the Southern Spanish community of Andalucia. With cities like Sevilla, Granada, and Cadiz, there's no question that Andalucia is one of Spain's cultural epicenters - it's the birthplace of Flamenco and tapas, need I say more? Enjoy some photos from my time in Granada and Cadiz! :)
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| Good mood town. It took me about 2 hours to find my hostel trekking the windy, narrow and hilly streets of the Albayzín, Granada's old Arabic neighborhood. I couldn't help but keep upbeat because this place was simply beautiful. I highly recommend the Rambutan Guesthouse to an weary travelers that make their way to Granada. |
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| It wasn't Sevilla but the Flamenco was just as good. To anyone that has never seen live Flamenco music, it is an experience unlike any other. You cannot help but to be entranced by the crooning voice, passionate rhythms and dramatic dance moves. Granada |
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| Incredible view from my hostel of the Alhambra lit up at night. Certainly Granada's most well-known site, the Alhambra is a 14th century Moorish palace, fortress and gardens. Granada |
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| I was caught off-guard by this seemingly plain cold potato salad. It was actually packed with vinegary, lemony and aromatic flavors similar to some French-style potato salads I've had in the past. So friggin' tasty, it was gone in a wink ;) Cadiz |
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| How many times have you eaten forgettable fried calamari? These fried squids, I assure you were anything but forgettable. Firstly, I'm certain they were locally caught and super fresh; Cadiz has a strong local fishing industry. Secondly, they were fried to perfection and smothered in a lemon, garlic and parsley sauce. Win. Cadiz |
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| La pièce de résistance. I present the jamón ibérico de bellota - the pata negra, the real shit. This ham is the most delicious cured meat in Spain, and a serious source of national pride, no joke. The ham comes from free-range pigs that wander the forest all day and only eat acorns. The result is incredibly flavorful meat and succulent fat. Granada |
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| Admire it. It's beautiful. It's coming for you... |
