A Moorish lazy afternoon in Granada

Some little streets in Granada take you far away to oriental fantasy land.
Do girls really wear this kind of outfit?...
Why yes...we're all belly dancers here !


And you wear djellabas as well ?
Why yes...we're so very near to the Moroccan coast

Today I take you to the calle de las teterias
the Moorish tearoom's street as we name it.
I can never remember its name properly

When the weather is grey and rainy just like last thursday
this is where Monchéri and I like to hang around


We entered one we've never been before



It has many corners and little rooms
all simply decorated in a typical Moorish and oriental style

I'm waiting for my mint tea with a cuerna de gacela
(oriental pastry made with almond paste and cinnamon)

Yes, Monchéri squints a bit...
Please forgive him if the photo is badly focused.

Come on, have some tea and take another pic

Ooops...

ok...forget it!


Comments

Lavinia said…
This little place is positively enchanting. Just the kind of place I would love to sit and while away the morning, or the afternoon. With the beautiful delicious mint tea, and enjoying the colour all around me. The Arabian and Moroccan influence is very evident.

Lala, you really are so fortunate to be where you are. Thank you for the invitation you extend every day to all your blogging friends, to share a few special moments enjoying some of the beauty that surrounds you. Bless you for taking the time to post all these beautiful photos.

Best regards,
Lavinia
Unknown said…
wow..lala, the first pic blew me away, so pretty. you live a very exiting life, seems to be going everywhere, wished i could too :)
l'air du temps said…
Lala, these pictures are so wonderful! i love pastries with almonds in them so i know i will love that one. and hot tea... my favorite! in this tea room it makes one just want to snuggle in a corner with sweets and tea and pass the 'lazy afternoon' away. que bonita es la vida...
Elizabeth said…
Dear Lala Ema
This all looks very familiar to me!
Beautiful stuff.
When are you coming to Morocco?
Anonymous said…
Oh, how I would love to experience 'A Moorish lazy afternoon in Granada.' Lovely photos. Lovely post. Thanks!

Paz
I do enjoy these little tours you take us on.

My own cheri doesn't take very good pics either....I guess some of us have what it takes, and others don't!

There actually was a time (eons ago!) when I would have loved to don one of those glittery outfits and give belly dancing a whirl!
Gill said…
ONly the other night, my SIL and I discussed taking a belly dancing class! Such fun!
And the tearooms, those look lovely. I would love a cup of real Moroccan mint.
xoxo
kyh said…
I've always been fascinated with Southern Spain and its Moorish influences as well as the traces of Reconquista.

You've got a very nice blog, love the Moorish pics and all. And that's very interesting!

Mind if I add your blog to my blogroll? :)
shelley said…
Lala,
The pastry looks delicious. I love the warm colours on the walls. Thank you for sharing - maybe I'll visit Spain one day and Morocco in the same trip!
Unknown said…
Perfect way to start my day, thank you for the tea and goodies!!
Mélanie said…
I love les cornes de gazelle ! i wish I could be there with you smelling the jasmine ! drinting mint tea and eating oriental cookies
Lifecruiser said…
That green dress look like something that could fit me :-)

Well, of course the photo turned out that way, it must be that dreamy look he has while looking at you ;-)
Jocy said…
Ay!!! You made me remember how much I loved Granada. Someone asked me a few weeks ago what my favorite spot was so far. I knew I had forgotten one: Granada. Lucky you, to be so close!

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