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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
Recipe: Afghan Biscuits
Aug 22

Aug 22 Recipe: Afghan Biscuits

Andrew Watson
Challenges, Corona Virus, Food, Recipes

During lockdown, we had one or two very low points and to get us through, along with a large percentage of the worlds population, we baked…

A River Runs Through It
Aug 20

Aug 20 A River Runs Through It

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Culture, Places to visit, Spain, Travel, Wildlife

We have just enjoyed a micro-break at the gorgeous Casa Olea. It inspired us to suggest a few more beautiful, and remote inland Andalucian places to stay…

Hasta Luego Part 2
Aug 12

Aug 12 Hasta Luego Part 2

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Family, Spanish Culture, Summer, Travel

A week of remembrance, memory lane and socially distanced reunions…

Hasta Luego Part 1
Aug 12

Aug 12 Hasta Luego Part 1

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Living Abroad, Spain, Summer, Travel

It’s the day after what would have been my mother’s 92nd Birthday and we are spending 7 hours in the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport.

It’s not quite that day we had planned…

Under Siege
Jul 26

Jul 26 Under Siege

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Living Abroad, Nature, Summer, Wildlife

For the past couple of weeks, almost every night, our garden has been ravaged by Ibex (or Cabra Montés). In the mountainous area in which we live, we have become used to seeing Ibex often, and have always been rather thrilled to see them in their natural habitat…

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…

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