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Dear Reader,


I just have to say, I like you. Even if I don't know you, you are an awesome person. Just so you know. This week is all about getting to know people better and finding what you like about them, apparently. Let me share more with you about our travels through Andalucia, Spain. It was a blast!

La Alhambra in Granada, Spain. 
After leaving Sevilla, we made it to Granada, home of the Alhambra. This is a city within a city. According to our wonderful tour guide, Ester, it has more than 8000 visitors every day. Even with that many tickets to sell, it is difficult to get them. We are lucky, indeed. The highlight for me was the Torre de la Vela. Atop the tower is a bell with a romantic tradition. There is a celebration every year on January 2nd in the Alhambra, during which if a person rings the bell on top of this tower three times, they will fall in love and be married within the next year. Unfortunately it is not January, so none of us could ring the bell. What a shame.

Continuing through the city, we learned about the different sultans who had lived there and picked up a little of the Arabic language, too. I won't explain, mostly because I don't have the right keyboard. There were also immense gardens and incredible views because the Alhambra is up on a hill within the city of Granada.


On a totally different topic, here is a news update from the barbershop world. Our chorus, the Mountain West Voices, now has an official mission statement. There have been several logistical changes in the chorus, but now you can help us with our concerts, service and competitions! If you want more information, you can download the file below or send an email to byubarbershop@gmail.com. Thanks much!

Mission Statement Download - Click Here

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Location: La Alhambra, Granada, Spain

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