My week in Spain pt. 2: Alhambra

I've always wanted so see a part of Spain that's been influenced by the Arabs, so I was very excited for Alhambra. Although the palaces are magnificent, I would say that the gardens are even more stunning. They are boasting with abundance, and if you'r from a northern country you know what it means when I say that the air "smells hot". A combination of herbs and a pungent, warm flowery scent - just wonderfully exotic, that's what it is. 

My mom could definitely settle down here for good, if she'd got the chance. She would live of the growing figs, pineapples and the hundreds of olive trees around. And she probably wouldn't mind plucking them all herself. 

My week in Spain pt.1: Marbella

We had a delightful week in Spain.The nearest supermarket supplied us with lots of deliciousness and more wine than we could ever imagine being in a Norwegian food store (Supermarkets are rarities  over here and selling alcohol outside The Wine Monopoly is prohibited). What I've loved most was our trip to Alhambra, my new haircut and sipping wine we on that porch. I've found another favorite wine: El Coto de Rioja Crianza of 2007. Probably the best wine I've ever tasted, and it's taste will remain in my memory as the quintessence of Spain.

Why do I love Norway?

The calm views from the mountain tops is amongst many of the reasons.

Missing Spain a little Already

hunting for colors

summer of 11

This is how my summer, up until today, has looked like:

I'm waiting for the days to be a little more like this:

The last one is me two years ago in a simply beautiful summerhouse. Such a shame that I will probably never go there again since my boyfriends family just sold it. It must be one of the most comforting places that I have ever visited.