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Adventures in "Fun"employment
A chronicle of my sabbatical from corporate America
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Smooth...
These cool dudes and their awesome hair always keep me entertained on my walk to class each morning! #SpainGranada
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![Los correos...](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2ed2d_536f507b381c45dc8d244341b6d469b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c2ed2d_536f507b381c45dc8d244341b6d469b4~mv2.webp)
Los correos...
Even mailing postcards is exotic here! #SpainGranada
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La Catedral...
This afternoon, I visited the Catedral de Granada and the Capilla Real (which holds the crypt of Isabel and Fernando, los Reyes...
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Fuente de las granadas...
Another daily sight in the Plaza de Humilladero, representing the geographical features of Granada: the Sierra Nevada, the Darro and...
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Oh, the food...
The food is one of my favorite parts of Spain! Here are a few of my favorites from this week (clockwise from top): a pionono, tortilla de...
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Hidden view...
Today I went up to Sacramonte, which is known for its caves that gitanos have converted into houses and are still inhabited today. On the...
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Laundry with León...
My flatmate, León, checking out the view while I hang my laundry out to dry. #SpainGranada
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Viajeros en el edén 314...
I pass by this statue almost daily, and today, I stopped to read a few of the quotes, which were all written about Granada. I love this...
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Jamón ibérico...
Delicious to eat but still strange for me to see in the grocery store! #SpainGranada
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Traditions...
While walking home from church this afternoon, I stumbled upon this processional, complete with multiple marching bands and lots of...
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