Counting the Blessings

I have been three weeks in Granada and I haven't written anything about it yet. Granada is an amazingly beautiful city with friendly people. I am blessed to be here!

The Alhambra

I went to Alhambra earlier than the group because I had to be in Barcelona on the scheduled time. This place is amazing! My pictures really don't do justice at all. Even though Alhambra is very famous, but I didn't know about it until my sister told me when I said I would be in Granada, because she watched a Korean movie about it. 

The size and the details are just incredible!! After visiting Alhambra, other similar places are no longer as fantastic. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to enjoy the park because it was about to close. 

La Tarasca

Another blessing to be counted is we are here at the right month! Granada has Corpus Christi Celebration in June. The fair for this occasion lasts for a week. The day before the Corpus Christi, we saw the parade of the "Tarasca". Tarasca is a female mannequin wearing the coming summer's fashions, riding on the back of a legendary dragon, escorted by giants and big heads. 

The Corpus Christi Procession 

I was expecting Corpus Christi to be something very religious. But after standing for 1.5 hours and watching at the procession, I feel that it is just another normal parade thingy.

The procession takes place the length of the route in the shade of canopies erected for this purpose by the Town Council, and on a carpet of grasses, rosemary and other plants. Shower of petals are thrown over the monstrance as it passes.  

The Monstrance

The Waterfall

I am very lucky to leave nearby a waterfall! I didn't know about it until I started to walk along the river. The main purpose was just walking with no destination. In the middle of the path, a man pointed out to me that if I continue walking, I will see a waterfall. So, I did. I really like the view on the way there. I took me a bit more than an hour, since I walked quite slowly. I am blessed!

One interesting thing that my mom pointed out to me after I sent her the picture below, she said that the tree in the picture seems to be the Bodhi Tree, the same tree where the Buddha sat under and reached his enlightenment. I have to get back to the place and find out whether they are really the same. 

A Trip to Friendship

Out of those nice places that I visited and the events that I attended, the best part of this program is the friendship. I am beyond blessed to meet this group of people. They are soooo amazing. They have such beautiful soul and kind heart. We just get to know each other, but we protect  and we care for each other as if we are family. 

Deep bow in gratitude for my two profes that have been great parents for everyone of us. We can ask for any help, open up any conversation and borrow their wisdom at anytime.

Granada, June 28, 2019