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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
The Alhambra
Nov 27

Nov 27 The Alhambra

Andrew Watson
Autumn, Granada, Places to visit, Spain, Spanish Culture, History

If you ever visit Granada number one thing to do during your stay will be to visit the Alhambra. It’s almost impossible not to. However this post is not a tourist guide. I simply want to explain what I find so moving about this incredible palace. 

Un poco de español
Nov 25

Nov 25 Un poco de español

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Language, Spain, Spanish Culture

La semana pasada la escuela fue dificil.  Nosotros aprendímos verbos en el pasado: pretérito indefinido, pretérito perfecto y pretérito imperfecto y estaban muy complicados.

Nov 24
Nov 24 Let there be Light! Or not...

Ian Rutter
Language, Living Abroad, Spanish Culture, Challenges

Yesterday evening, just as we were settling down in front of the fire - voomph! - the house went dark: a power cut.

Don't rely on sat nav!!
Nov 23

Nov 23 Don't rely on sat nav!!

Ian Rutter
Autumn, Climate, Granada, Language, Living Abroad, Places to visit, Spain, Walking

It has been a busy old week, and I am not quite sure where the time has gone.  We are in the middle of our three-week run at school, and had friends to stay at the weekend, its all been rather hectic, so where to begin?

Nov 17
Nov 17 A Breakthrough?

Ian Rutter
Spanish Culture, Spain, Living Abroad, Language

This week has been really tough. We have recently been studying three past tenses in Spanish and combining these proved a little too much for us...

Por y Para
Nov 16

Nov 16 Por y Para

Ian Rutter
Language, Spanish Culture, Student

You've heard of 'por favor' right? Well, it turns out that the word 'por' unlocks a whole hideous pandora's box of linguistic hell...

Frustrations
Nov 16

Nov 16 Frustrations

Ian Rutter
Language, Lifestyle, Living Abroad, Spanish Culture

Truth be told, it doesn’t take much for me to get frustrated, but yesterday was a bad day; the wind must have been blowing from the wrong direction...

We Bought Jamón
Nov 12

Nov 12 We Bought Jamón

Ian Rutter
Autumn, Food, Granada, Living Abroad, Places to visit, Shopping, Spain, Walking

OK, that may not sound that thrilling, but we bought a whole jamón from the highest village in southern Spain where it is cured and air-dried...

Recipe: Stuffed Aubergines
Nov 9

Nov 9 Recipe: Stuffed Aubergines

Ian Rutter
Food, Lifestyle, Spanish Culture, Recipes

Here is a tasty, simple, vegetarian recipe for you!  

First Signs....
Nov 9

Nov 9 First Signs....

Ian Rutter
Food, Language, Living Abroad, Spain, Spanish Culture, Walking

Whenever you move anywhere new, it is important to feel that you belong...

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