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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
Onwards and Upwards
Nov 6

Nov 6 Onwards and Upwards

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Culture, Fiesta, Granada Cultural Holidays, Art, Summer, Spanish Culture, Places to visit, Local interest

Wet, windy days giving us time to write a little more about the mammoth Moclín Arte and plans for the future…

What are we doing?
Oct 31

Oct 31 What are we doing?

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Challenges, Climate, Culture, Family, Fiesta, Granada Cultural Holidays, Weather, Summer, Spanish Culture, Spain, photography, Local interest, Language, History

As this is the first post since April, we have tried to round up the last six months of non-stop activity in one post. Fasten your seat belts…

Troglodytes for a Weekend Part 2
Apr 11

Apr 11 Troglodytes for a Weekend Part 2

Ian Rutter
Culture, Food, Granada, Local interest, Nature, photography, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Spring, Travel, Walking

Our trip to Gorafe - Part two…

Troglodytes for a Weekend Part 1
Apr 11

Apr 11 Troglodytes for a Weekend Part 1

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Culture, Granada, History, Local interest, Nature, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Spring, Travel, Walking

Our fabulous friends and neighbours, Mari-Petra and Ramón, recently bought a cave house in the village of Gorafe which lies in the heart of the Geoparque de Granada, a 4,722 m2 Natural Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark. We went to find out more…

The Year that was 2022 Part 2 - July to December
Jan 1

Jan 1 The Year that was 2022 Part 2 - July to December

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Brexit, Fiesta, Family, Granada, House build, Living Abroad, Places to visit, Spain, Travel, Winter

Part 2 of our 2022 round up….

The Year that was 2022 Part 1 - January to June
Jan 1

Jan 1 The Year that was 2022 Part 1 - January to June

Ian Rutter
Culture, Family, Fiesta, Granada, Local interest, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Spring, Travel

Looking back at photographs from the past 12 months, we have been reminded how much we actually managed to fit in, despite feeling that this year did, at times, try our patience…

Festive Greetings!
Dec 25

Dec 25 Festive Greetings!

Andrew Watson
Christmas, Local interest, Nature, Places to visit, Travel, Walking, Winter

For our traditional Christmas picnic this year we took a fabulous drive into the heart of the Sierra de Huetor national park…

A Place in the Sun
Nov 13

Nov 13 A Place in the Sun

Ian Rutter
Autumn, Expat essentials, Lifestyle, Living Abroad, Local interest, Spanish Culture, Travel

No sooner was I out of hospital than we were in front of the cameras.

Hospital Adventures
Nov 13

Nov 13 Hospital Adventures

Ian Rutter
Health, Spain, Spanish Culture, Living Abroad, Expat essentials, Challenges

September and October went by in something of a blur so here we find ourselves well embedded in November and I am lying, recuperating, on the bed…

Dawn of a New Era
Sep 9

Sep 9 Dawn of a New Era

Ian Rutter
Bars, Culture, Places to visit, Restaurants, Shopping, Spanish Culture, Summer, Travel

On 2nd September I reached the grand old age of 60 and it’s not really something that I particularly wanted to celebrate. I don’t like getting older, and as I wait for surgery on both my knees, I realise that I am creaking slightly more than I would like…

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