Pomegranate City

¡Granada!  According to one theory, this city's name derived from the warren of houses resembling the glossy, crowded, red seeds of the pomegrate! This is where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel, la católica, are buried, to mark the definitive Reconquest of most of the peninsula for future Spanish rule. We walked along the Paseo de los Tristes, bordering the Darro River, which, as legend has it, will give hope to those who need it inspired by view of the Alhambra, the reddish Palace, Fortress, and Walled Garden of the Nasrid Kingdom, beginning in the 13th century! Prior to our visit to the fabled palaces, we marveled at the intricately preserved animal hides covering their plastic forms, all suspended in the air, mid-chase, in the Parque de las ciencias!  Interacting with several exhibits in the human body section drew surprise and competition. Outside, students enjoyed various games.  It was a full day, but everyone was ready to negotiate the city's narrow streets to find tapas, Moorish tea, and other delights for dinner.