Granada, Andalusia 11/19/11 - 11/24/11

Went to the Alhambra, absolutely breathtaking.
Explored the city.
Checked out the Cathedral.
Walked the Albayzin.
Saw some local musicians.
Lots of tapas. MMMmmmm.

(Photo of me looking serious at the Alhambra)

(Photo of ceiling at Alhambra, camera can't really express the detail)

(Photo of waterworks at the Alhambra)

(Photo of Cathedral)

(Photo of local musicians playing in a park above Albayzin)

Valencia, Valencia! 11/9/11 - 11/14/11

Arrived to marble sidewalks, sunshine, palm trees and 75 degree weather.
Went on pubcrawl with hostel friends.
Went to the beach with Australians.
Free walking tour with hostel.
CouchSurfing with North Carolinan.
Houseparties with exchange students. 
Off to Murcia!

(Photo of Home Backpackers Hostel)

 (Photo of masturbating gargoyle)

 (Photo of ham in Central Market)

 (Photo of me at the Beach)

Around Bavaria. 11/4/11 - 11/9/11.

Met up with Stephen, friend from Ecuador, in Kempten.
Dinner with Heavy Metal heads.
Saw a way too gaudy Cathedral.
Checked out wetland restoration project.
Met up with Uli, a coworker from Ecuador, & his family in Memmingen.
Quality time with the family, saw wild pigs and deer.
Went to old castle that belongs to friend of Uli´s parents (they´re middle-class now, but have to maintain the castle according to German historic preservation law)

(Photo of one of many golden alters at Cathedral)

(Photo of Stephen & I at the wetlands)

(Photo from L to R of Me, Uli, his son Otto, Luz & little dog Dida)

Munich. 10.31.11-11.4.11

Halloween party with good friend Jamin from Ashland. Lots of exploring, saw surfers in the park.
Traditional Bayerish lunch.
BMW World.
Another great CouchSurfing experience.
Most beautiful city I can ever remember visiting.

(Photo of surfers in the English Garden)

(Photo of a traditional beer hall)

(Photo of me being excited about trees)

Last Days In Göttingen.

Tina's birthday celebration in Oldenburg. More work on the farm.
Lots of wood chopping.
Postponed buying train ticket for 2 hours, ticket doubled in price.
Going to Munich.

(Photo of Tina on top of the world)

 (Photo of a hard days work)

(Photo of farmhouse enterance when purchased by great-great-grandpa in 1800s & now)

(Photo of backyard lounge area at the farm)