Monday May 21 -- Day 8

**On Monday, our group had quite the time in the beautiful city of Granada!

The Gardens at the Generalife and the Palace at Alhambre were both a sight to see for us travelers. After enjoying a nice breakfast at our beautiful downtown Granada hotel, we ventured out for a day exploring this beautiful and historic city.

Traditionally Islamic-based, both sites provided a shift from the ordinary for all of us. Ranging from intricate Islamic carvings covering massive 30 meter walls to beautiful sprawling rose gardens that include all different colors and vairations, this Monday provided beautiful and unique scenery. Not to mention Granada was sitting in the foothills of the beautiful and snowcapped mountains of the Sierra Nevada. 

Moreover, two of our fellow University of Tennessee travelers got engaged today! Not only was I sure of their excitement, but it also excited all of us! And is there a better proposal opportunity than the beautiful gardens of Spain? 

While the rest of the day was filled with excitement due to the engagement of our fellow travelers, we somehow ventured on and had a good portion of the day to journey throughout Granada at our own accord. Being the fashion capital of Spain, the girls in the group, and some guys (Garry), enjoyed the shopping opportunities throughout the city.

Tomorrow, we travel onward to the beautiful city of Seville. Though Granada provided memories for years to come, I am sure that Seville will open another batch of opportunities and a number of untapped memories.