We finally make it to Granada this morning. To say we are we are exhausted is an understatement. I don't know how baby managed!
Our first order of business is to find a hotel. The first one we go to is full. We didn't know it but there is a festival in town and so most hotels will be full. However, luck is on our side. We found a hotel, named Anacapari, with a receptionist from the US who found pity on us. She gave us a large room off the lobby for a great rate!
Finally we are able to sleep. I struggle to have a peaceful sleep because I feel like we are wasting our time when we should be out sight seeing.
And that is exactly what we did when we woke up. First I must dig out the sweater I just bought in Valencia. Thank goodness. It is freezing in Granada. We would later see snow capped mountains.
We start our explorations by walking the main plaza of course and then getting on the hop on/off bus.
This evening we spend time getting in touch with our families in what is our first real chance at an internet connection.
We also spend time watching TV in Spanish. It quite fun watching Sex in the City in Spanish.
Travel tip: Be prepared for all types of weather when traveling in the Mediterranean in November
The Adventure Life staff, for me it's Franny, always listens to what I say about what kind of travel my wife and I want and expect. It never goes wrong. The motto at AL seems to be I will get back to you right away if not sooner. Requested changes and special requests are encouraged and acted on ASAP.
Dick Philpot
5 days ago
The trip planners at Adventure Life were very helpful and always replied to my inquiries right away. The excursions, accomodations, and local guides were excellent
Avi Argaman
6 days ago
Be sure to sign up for all the tours, otherwise you will be sitting on the boat since not all stops are moored at a dock. Some are anchored.
Gail Puryear
6 days ago
There were two best aspects to our trip:
1. The Adventure Life folks and the folks in Athens and Crete who supported our itinerary, guided us, and ran the cooking program were all superb.
2. Everything they all planned for us went without a hitch. When we needed a bit of help, they came through with really good answers.
We became aware of AL from a friend who had an excellent experience in a different location. So did we. We can recommend AL without reservation.
Tom Campbell
6 days ago
My agent Jeff did not push the sale while providing thorough information and replying quickly to my many questions.