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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
Mascarillas y Musica
Jul 13

Jul 13 Mascarillas y Musica

Ian Rutter
Beaches, Challenges, Climate, Corona Virus, Culture, Granada, Lifestyle, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Summer

It’s very difficult not to talk about Covid-19 when, in reality, it is still all around us. However, we determined that our blog this year should not solely be about the negative impact of a virus on our everyday lives…

Life in the Time of Corona Part 16 - A Brave New World?
Jun 25

Jun 25 Life in the Time of Corona Part 16 - A Brave New World?

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Granada Concierge, Spain, Summer

We have been locked away for over 3 months and suddenly our doors have been opened a crack and we are allowed to venture out into a dazzling, bright, sun-filled world once again…

Life in the Time of Corona Part 15 - A New Beginning
Jun 14

Jun 14 Life in the Time of Corona Part 15 - A New Beginning

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Climate, Corona Virus, Family, Granada Concierge, Summer

Finally, the sun is shining, the winds have died down and the clouds have disappeared. As Spain’s lockdown restrictions are relaxed, there is a sense of renewed optimism…

Life in the Time of Corona Part 14 - An Appeal
Jun 4

Jun 4 Life in the Time of Corona Part 14 - An Appeal

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Travel

As many of you will know, for the past 12 weeks, we have been busy with our #MyTravelPledge campaign. Little did we know at the time that the campaign would extend worldwide, that we would generate 5,500 nominations from healthcare workers around the world and be featured on BBC’s ‘The Travel Show’…

Life in the Time of Corona Part 13 - I had a Dream...
May 9

May 9 Life in the Time of Corona Part 13 - I had a Dream...

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus

Andrew and I both feel fragile, and in a constant state of having to suppress the urge to scream…

Life in the Time of Corona Part 12
Apr 30

Apr 30 Life in the Time of Corona Part 12

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Family, Living Abroad

It will be hard to believe, but the surreal seam of vileness continued and on Monday my brother, Kim, died.

Life in the Time of Corona Part 11
Apr 19

Apr 19 Life in the Time of Corona Part 11

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Family, Corona Virus, Living Abroad, Spain

They say bad things come in threes, so hopefully we have had a fair share for the time being.

Life in the Time of Corona Part 10
Apr 16

Apr 16 Life in the Time of Corona Part 10

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Travel

Just taking a moment to look back on the past four weeks, it is important to remind ourselves that it is not all about the tragedy of the situation in which we find ourselves….

Life in the Time of Corona Part 9 - Easter Sunday
Apr 12

Apr 12 Life in the Time of Corona Part 9 - Easter Sunday

Ian Rutter
Walking, Spanish Culture, Challenges, Corona Virus

There is a large part of us that wants to drink gin instead of afternoon tea, climb to the top of one of our neighbouring rocks and yell profanities at the top of our voices…

Life in the Time of Corona Part 8
Apr 7

Apr 7 Life in the Time of Corona Part 8

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Family, Spain

Anxiety, panic, sadness, irritation, anger, bitterness, love, tranquillity, elation, despair, frustration and grief.

These are just some of the emotions that arrive with the same frequency as a London bus through Piccadilly Circus as we embark on our fourth week of lock-down in Spain…

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