Hello lovely peeps,
I'm writing this on Monday evening the 23rd. It's my birthday and I've spent a lovely day at my friends', but more about that later.
My postcard today is one that I send out to other people, as it features the Alhambra in Granada:
The Alhambra is a large palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain. It is the only preserved Islamic palatine city, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture, and one of the best-preserved palaces in the historic Islamic world.
I have visited it several times, as it's local, and it never ceases to amaze me, The craftmanship:
The gardens are beautiful:
And the views from the palace:
The famous Court of lions has been restored recently:
The courtyard floor is entirely of marble (as is the fountain). It's beautiful.
So, what have I been up to? Well, as I said it is my birthday today but I had a whole birthday weekend! I celebrated with my English speaking friends, who came to my house for a bring-and-share lunch and a Bible study.
One of them had brought a birthday cake (excuse my strange position. It looks like I was wringing my hands).
Then in the evening I went out for a drink with another set of friends but I forgot to take any pictures.
On Sunday I went to church and after the service we had a bring and share lunch. I had made a cake:
There was lots of food:
Considering we are only a small group of people.
Eventually I cut the cake:
And people sung Happy Birthday in Spanish.
That was Sunday. Then on Monday my friends Kim and Andy had invited me to their house for a BBQ, and they picked me up from home so I didn't have to drive and could have a drink.
So this glass of bubbly can be my 'ticket' to Elizabeth and Bluebeard's T-Party. The banner reads: Feliz Cumpleaño and the hat is just for fun.
Lots of chicken thighs on a rotisserie thingy. It was very yummy and cooked to perfection. The weather was sunny but when dinner time came round, it got cloudy and cooler, so we ate inside.
I had a lovely day and felt very loved and very blessed.
That is all from me today,
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
Happy birthday Lisca. It looks like a great celebration weekend plus one, and why not? Birthdays only come once a year so you need to make the most of them, and it looks like you did. Your cake looks tasty. And I would love to visit the Alhambra. It looks amazing. A friend of mine went a couple of years ago and she said it was wonderful. Are you over celebrating now or will you celebrate some more? Happy T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday! And I (of course) love the Court of lions. How nice to get picked up and feel loved - happy T-Day.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late visiting. Late Monday night the fiber optic snapped and broke due to high winds. My neighbor called ATT and they finally sent someone out to string a new line.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday. Looks like you had several celebrations. I can tell you are loved by friends in your community. What a spread of food you shared with us. And I can tell you are having fun with the wine.
Thanks for sharing that amazing postcard, and your various birthday celebrations with us for T this Tuesday, dear Lisca.
Happy Birthday, Lisca!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have lovely celebrations in your honour. Good for you!
The Alhambra looks magnificent. Love the lions.
A very Happy Birthday to you! 💐🎈Looks like you had a wonderful birthday celebration. Happy T Day
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