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Adventures in "Fun"employment
A chronicle of my sabbatical from corporate America
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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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Day trip...
Based on the recommendation of my Spanish teacher, Raul, I took a day trip to Nerja, which is about an hour south of Granada on the...
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Spring...
Spring (or maybe summer) seems to be here! Temps reached the 80s today! #SpainGranada
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Alhambra...
Overlooking the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás. A beautiful spot to watch the sunset! #SpainGranada
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Views...
Views of the (almost nonexistent) Rio Genil from Puente Arabe at sunset. #SpainGranada
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