Dos señoras de mediana edad en Andalucía.

Dos señoras de mediana edad en Andalucía is a sharp, warm travel narrative in which British writer Penelope Chetwode crosses southern Spain in 1961 with an unforgettable “travel companion”: her mare.  Written with wit and a keen eye for detail, the book captures a slower Andalusia—its mountain paths, whitewashed villages, everyday rituals, and the small surprises that only appear when traveling at walking pace.

This Spanish paperback edition (192 pages) brings Chetwode’s journey to modern readers through the translation by Marta Jiménez Miranda, published by Ediciones del Viento in 2023.  The result is travel writing that feels both timeless and refreshingly personal: part road diary, part cultural snapshot, and part character-driven story in which weather, terrain, hospitality, and stubborn logistics play as much of a role as the narrator herself.

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Expect vivid scenes, practical mishaps, quiet humor, and a respectful curiosity about local life—without needing any prior knowledge of Spain. If the idea of discovering a region through conversations, roadside stays, and the rhythm of a horse appeals, this is a memorable, characterful journey to add to a travel bookshelf.