Granada to Capileira to Almuñecar

Saludos!

Since we last wrote, we´ve left Granada behind for the Alpujarra mountains. Capileira, a small, whitewashed village, was our home for three days. From Capileira we were able to conquer the highest peak in the entire Iberian Penninsula - Mulhacen! Mulhacen is the name of the second to last sultan of the Moorish rein in Spain. Supposedly this sultan wanted to be buried where he would forever look out over his kingdom, and what better place than the highest peak on the peninsula? From the top of Mulhacen on a clear day one can see across the Mediterranean to Africa . While it was beautiful and sunny for our hike, strong winds blowing dust from the Sahara blocked the view of Africa. We all made it to the top, though, for a great Spanish picnic lunch of bocadillos, fruta, yogurt, y galletas before making the steep descent back into town.

Yesterday we arrived in Almuñecar, a great little town on the Costa del Sol, and we´re spending as much time as possible in the sun and waves.

It´s been a great month here in Spain! None of us can believe we´ll be flying back to the states so soon. If we´re not able to write again before taking off, thanks to everyone in our group for such a amazing aventura!

Un abrazo muy fuerte,
Jota y Bea