Andalusia

We are back from our first field trip to Cordoba, Granada, Sevilla, Merida, and Madrid and it was great. Granada was one of the most interesting experiences I have had on a personal and architectural level; very unique and culturally fascinating. Merida and Cordoba were the 1 day trips and I do not think I spent enough time navigating in those cities to generate a respectful opinion. Sevilla was beautiful and holds its own identity in Andalusia. We visited the Alcazar and I was lost in its labyrinth of beautiful gardens.

Highlights included the Mezquita in Cordoba, La Alhambra in Granada, Roman ruins in Merida, Reina Sofia and Caixa Forum in Madrid, and other small cultural run-ins in each city.

Running on a theme, the skateboard-able architecture lacked in Cordoba, and it was too cold in Madrid, but Granada, Sevilla, and Merida each had their own skate culture inter mixed with the art scene that I found intriguing. Points of interest in the skate genre include Placa Espanya in Merida, The Cathedral and Alcazar placa's in Sevilla, and Granada's new city.

Sketchbook updates to come 

Drawing

It's February and its safe to say that entire month of January was spent drawing. Field trips to the Gehry fish, and the Pablo Picasso Museum - studio projects - and independent trips to Paseo de Gracia are only a few of the drawing activities that have taken place far. Sketches and pictures still to come stay tuned.

In other news, I have had the flu for a few days now and was not able to get out and skate Barcelona's architecture this weekend. I've been noticing a few spots that seem to be dominantly local areas, but I am excited to get back out this week and explore beyond the infamous MACBA.

We are heading to southern Spain next week and excitement rises, so lets hope the flu dies