The evening of our arrival in Granada we attended a top division futbol match (of course) at Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes. Granada Club del Futbol fought hard against Athletic Club Bilbaoing, chanting and screaming bloody murder at the referee and players is all part of the fan experience. Our boys cheered and ate pipas (sunflower seeds), spitting the shells upon the ground – also part of futbol tradition. Another tradition is seeing Granada’s most dedicated fan: La Papa (the pope) who wandered the stadium dressed in flowing red and white robes, bestowing blessings upon supporte
rs. Alas, team Granada had many opportunities to score, but no goals. The final score: 0-0.
Our caravan tried to get into a restaraunt near the stadium that would seat all of us (about 20), but everyone who attended the match had the same idea. So, we split up into smaller groups and headed our separate ways. My group “took tapas” near James’s host family’s home.
James and his host-siblings planted themselves at the bar – not allowed at American bars, but no problem in Spain – with water, fanta limon, and tapas, or small plates of bread, cheese and meat, or other food served on the house whenever you order drinks. Tapas is truly a social experience and a wonderful way to end a very, very long day.
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When reading your trip to Spain I love reading about your sons soccer and how you went to a soccer game, it was very funny to read about flying with five boys and the stories of losing iPhones, I really liked the picture of the streets in Spain I also enjoined the picture of the Real Madrid vs Manchester United, did you enjoin the soccer games or did you rather like the culture of the soccer games. The history of Granada was really great. What would you give the overall rating of Spain 1-10. someday I would really enjoin going to Spain when I’m older.
Sincerely, Nicolas Van Wie
Hello my name is Michael, I Loved all your blogs about Granada, Spain it seems really fun there I wish someday and can go to Spain and see what its like. One thing i liked about your blog is that its cool how your son and the other children played soccer with the soccer teams. I Especially liked the chocolate and churros they looked delicious i got hungry looking at them. One last thing i liked about Granada, Spain is I would like to go on that soccer field even tho I’m not a soccer fan. Some questions i have for you are What is Flamenco dancing? also What is it like to drive in Granada Spain.? Well thank you for blogging this so we can read your amazing adventures.
HI, my name is Trevor and when reading about your trip to Spain I enjoyed it so much. To begin with I love soccer myself and am so jealous that your son got to meet Vicente del Bosque in Ciudad del Futbol. I found the food delicious and unique that I would love to try it. The Alhambra looked so unique and interesting I would love to go visit some time. The roads were so cool and different that I would like to see them in person. In conclusion I liked your blog to Granada , Spain that I would think about going there someday myself.
Sincerely, Trevor Poormon
When I read your articles about Spain was fascinated with the culture. I think it is very cool how the roads look like a giant optical illusion rather than a street. I also thought that the food looked and sounded super good and I know why you were sad to leave. I also think that the soccer or fútbol is very cool there and is treated like our football. I also have some questions to ask you. First, did anyone try the octopus and if so was it good? How was it traveling with a bunch of teenagers? Finally, would you go again if you could, or would you visit another country?
Looks like you are having a fun time
In Granada! We are still in deep freeze here! Enjoy!!!!!!