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This blog follows Andrew and Ian as they adjust to life living in Spain having moved from London in 2016. Buying a property, learning Spanish, cooking, cycling, writing, painting will all be part of the mix. Join them as they explore Andalucia and share their unique perspective on life in this beautiful country.

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Two South of Granada
A TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE BLOG FROM ANDALUCIA
Private Pensions and Living in Spain
Feb 5

Feb 5 Private Pensions and Living in Spain

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Expat essentials, Living Abroad, Relocation, Spain

One of us...ahem... has reached a certain age.  Not quite the official age of retirement, but the age when, if you have some sort of private pension, you have the option to do something with it.  Following changes in the pension system, as of April 2015, you can access your pension pot and decide what might suit you best as far as future investment is concerned...

Planes, Trains and Three Kings
Jan 17

Jan 17 Planes, Trains and Three Kings

Ian Rutter
Christmas, Climate, Fiesta, Family, Granada, Living Abroad, Lifestyle, Spanish Culture, Travel, Weather, Winter

So, how did we spend our New Year in Spain?  Last year, you may remember we found ourselves as the only diners in one of our favourite restaurants, El Puente on the edge of Dúrcal, having a fabulous meal with the children.  This year was very different...

Trench Foot and Damp Trousers in Cazorla
Jan 6

Jan 6 Trench Foot and Damp Trousers in Cazorla

Ian Rutter
Winter, Weather, Walking, Travel, Spanish Culture, Restaurants, Places to visit, History, Climate

On our third and final full day in the Sierra de Cazorla, we had decided to trek to the source of the Rio Guadalquivir, the second longest river in Spain whose entire length stays in Spain...

Rain and Raging Rivers in the Sierra de Cazorla
Jan 6

Jan 6 Rain and Raging Rivers in the Sierra de Cazorla

Ian Rutter
Christmas, Nature, Places to visit, Spain, Walking, Wildlife, Winter

Our first night at the Parador de Cazorla gave us a taste of what to expect.  It rained; heavily.  The wind blew and the temperature dropped, threatening snow...

Boxing Day in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas
Jan 4

Jan 4 Boxing Day in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas

Ian Rutter
Christmas, Nature, Places to visit, Spain, Travel, Walking, Weather, Wildlife, Winter

Boxing day doesn’t exist in Spain.  Come the 26th December, life goes back to normal, more or less. We had planned a mini break away as soon as Christmas Day was over; a relaxing few days away in the stunning Natural Park, Sierra de Cazorla...

Happy New Year!
Jan 3

Jan 3 Happy New Year!

Ian Rutter
Christmas, Family, Food, Nature, Places to visit, Walking, Weather, Winter

Christmas this year, for us, was a relatively quiet and low-key affair.  Continuing the tradition set by the Watson Family, we planned a picnic on Christmas Day...

Christmas Message
Dec 24

Dec 24 Christmas Message

Andrew Watson
Christmas, Fiesta, Living Abroad

As is tradition... we have recorded a quick Christmas message for all our family, friends and readers.

Bitterness Street
Dec 14

Dec 14 Bitterness Street

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Challenges, Expat essentials, Living Abroad, Relocation, Spain, Spanish Culture

Today, we bought a house...!

Advent in The Valley of Happiness
Dec 5

Dec 5 Advent in The Valley of Happiness

Ian Rutter
Autumn, Bars, Challenges, Christmas, Climate, Culture, Food, Granada, Local interest, Places to visit, Restaurants, Spain, Spanish Culture, Weather, Winter

I am not quite sure where November went, but here we are rapidly facing down our second Christmas living in Spain...

Top 5 Walks near Granada
Nov 20

Nov 20 Top 5 Walks near Granada

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Nature, photography, Places to visit, Walking, Wildlife

Andrew and I walk a lot.  Well, we walk as much as we can, and realise that this is the only way to really get to know this beautiful country.  So, we thought it was time to share a few of our favourite walks in our neck of the woods.  This is by no means a definitive list, but it is not a bad Top 5...

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