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Flégère
We took the cable car up the Flégère (1877 m) and started our hike to Lac Blanc. With spectacular views: from Grandes Jorasses over to Mont Blanc. -
Aiguille du Midi
Aiguille (3,842 m)as seen from our campsite early in the morning. -
Modern times
Modern times in campsites. -
Chamonix
The town centre was crowded as the Marathon du Mont Blanc was taking place. And the white mountain was hiding in the clouds. -
Grand Hôtel des Alpes, Chamonix
The Grand Hotel in the centre of Chamonix. -
Dôme du Goûter
If Mont Blanc is hidden in the clouds, there is always Dôme du Goûter (4304 m) to admire. -
The statue of Dr Paccard
The statue of Dr Michel Gabriel Paccard, a Chamonix doctor, who was one of the two mountaineers to first reach the top of Mont Blanc. -
Chamonix
Well... it's got character. -
Mont Blanc
Mt Blanc as seen from Chamonix. We stayed in Camping de la Mer de Glace and walked to the town centre. -
Málaga Cathedral
The Renaissance Cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782. -
Roman Theatre
Dating from the 1st and used until the 3rd century, the theatre was discovered in 1951! Parts of the theatre were used to build Alcazaba. -
Alcazaba
What lovely patterns! -
Patio de la Alberca
Patio de la Alberca (Pool courtyard) in the Nasrid palace. -
Alcazaba
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Alcazaba
Reconstructed Nasrid palaces. -
Alcazaba
Interesting multifoil arches in the Taifa palace (11th century). -
Alcazaba
The fortress was built on the slopes of Gibralfaro from the 11th to the 14th century. Puerta de los Cuartos de Granada. -
Alcazaba
I just learned that Alcazaba comes from Al-qasbah. D'oh. -
Calle Molina Lario
Now this I like. Although it was still insanely hot, we could walk in shadow. -
My favouite statue!
An adorable 5 m tall statue by local artist Javier Calleja is called Heads V2. -
Frangipani!
I just love frangipani (plumeria)! -
Cathedral gardens
And some wonderful Hawaiian hibiscus. -
Cathedral gardens
What a lovely gem, the cathedral gardens. -
Málaga Cathedral
Another very heavily decorated church. -
Málaga Cathedral
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Málaga Cathedral
The ceiling is interesting, but it gives me this heavy feeling. -
Málaga Cathedral
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Málaga Cathedral
The Cathedral tower is 84 m high. The south tower is unfinished, though. -
Málaga Cathedral
I like the Renaissance symmetry :-) -
Plaza de la Merced
Mimosa trees are full of pink blossoms... ... and green parakeets. Look closely :-) -
Spanish art
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Málaga Cathedral
Southern wall of the Cathedral. -
Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja de Málaga
A palace in the Plaza del Obispo in front of the Cathedral. -
Iglesia de San Nicolás
Yes, an unusually trippy church ceiling indeed. -
Iglesia de San Nicolás
This is one of the strangest churches I've been to. Built in 1525, but the roof was destroyed by fire. So this decoration might be temporary. -
Alhambra palace
Alhambra palace from Mirador de San Nicolas. With Sierra Nevada in the background. -
Palacio de Dar al-Horra
View from the Palace towards San Cristobal. -
Palacio de Dar al-Horra
No, this is not an entrance, but a tiny niche (called a taqa). Probably used to store a vase or a jug of water. -
Palacio de Dar al-Horra
View from the Palace towards San Cristobal. -
Palacio de Dar al-Horra
Another lovely palace with very few tourists. It was the residence of the sultan's wife, later a convent. -
Casa Horno de Oro
A small Nasrid house, with the second floor added in the 16th century. -
Granada
View from the El Maristan. the first hospital in Granada. The hospital was built in the 14th and destroyed in the 19th century, now being renovated. These houses could also use a bit of renovation. -
El Bañuelo
These 11th century Arab baths are a lovely place to chill on a warm day. -
El Bañuelo
These baths are very similar to the Alhambra baths. -
El Bañuelo
Lovely baths, but this reminds me of some Star Wars helmet... -
Window shopping in Granada
Of course bold dresses need bold shoes... -
Alhambra hammam
Every room you enter has more holes in the ceiling. The rooms follow a standard layout: changing room, cold room, hot room, boiler room. -
Alhambra hammam
Ceiling in the Alhambra's public hammam, constructed under Muhammad III. -
Puerta de la Justicia
This massive entrance surely kept all the enemies out. -
Puerta de la Justicia
The southern entrance to Alhambra palace, built in 1348 by Yusuf I. -
Beer spa?
Now maybe if you like beer, this is a place for you. But not for me. Nope. -
Plaza de la Trinidad
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Window shopping in Granada
Window shopping in Granada is an experience! So many so beautiful and special dresses. I am not used to seeing dresses like that in shops. -
Window shopping in Granada
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Granada
The streets look pretty even when the shops and restaurants are closed. -
Alcaicería
Super lively during day, super lonely otherwise. This part has been a shopping centre since the 11th century. -
Window shopping in Granada
Somehow I can see Louis XIV walking around in such shoes. Ok, maybe the heels are not high enough for him. -
Palacio de los Cordova
We had dinner in the palace's gardens :-) With the view of Alhambra at sunset. -
Window shopping in Granada
This are some superbly executed fruits, veggies, plants, flowers, birds ... -
Window shopping in Granada
Take a look at these merengues! Below are some normal-sized cakes. They must be around 20 cm tall! -
Traffic sign
Traffic sign for a campaign against domestic violence. -
Palacio de la Madraza
The madrasa was founded in 1349 by Yusuf I, Most of the building (now part of University of Granada) was replaced with a baroque building. These (I think) are the doors of Saints Caecilius and Gregory of Elvira. With pomegranate underneath, the symbol of Granada. -
Capilla Real
The Royal Chapel was built in the 16th century (1505-1521) as the burial site for Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand. -
Capilla Real
Royal Chapel portal. -
Window shopping in Granada
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Window shopping in Granada
This is a very bold dress. -
Church of Santa María de la Alhambra
The only way to take pictures without the crowds it so hide them behind the bushes :-) -
View from Alhambra
Wonderful view towards Albaicin and Sacromonte. -
Patio de Lindaraja
16th century Renaissance-style addition. Originally an open garden, but closed when new buildings were added.