Originally from the United States, our home is now in the ancient Barrio de Albayzin in Granada, Spain.
In 2001 we made a decision to sell the family silver and move to Spain. We had an established creative painting business, a lovely home with flower gardens and many friends, but we felt “pot bound” and possessed by our possessions. We do not miss anything except maybe our cat who we gave to a good friend. After five years of living without a cat we adopted one from the Alhambra where there are dozens of kittens every spring. Three years later she is 6.5 kilos of fur.
We came to Granada on a cold day in January and stayed for a month with Victor at Granadahomestay. A nice place to be comfortable and learn a little Spanish as we didn't know a word when we arrived. We wanted to explore Europe, especially Spain. Our days are full, filled with walking, photography, chatting with new friends, and studying Spanish and Arabic. We spend our time shopping in the open air produce and spice markets, the ceramic and textile shops and studying the history and monuments of the past that make up make the historic city of Granada and the Barrio de Albayzin.
Anne is an artist and photographer, the inspiration of centuries of cultures and their arts in the Andalusia area, along with the generally laid back life style here was a big draw. We have learned to appreciate the food here, both Spanish, Mediterranean and Moroccan dishes that are redily available. Anne has learned to make gazpacho, baklava, Moroccan tea, and the ever popular Spanish tortilla. Paella she leaves up to the experts who cook it the traditional way over an outdoor wood fire.
When we first arrived in Granada we did not get on a bus or into a taxi for six months, we walked everywhere . Walking afforded us the opportunity of truly seeing the area in a way that rushing past in a vehicle does not allow.
So... come join us for a glass of Moroccan tea or some Spanish fare and allow us to share our experience, enthusiasm and excellent service with you.
Stephan and Anne
Stephan and Anne
Granada-Albayzin, Spain
