Spain in 1830, vol. 2

A vivid travelogue guides listeners from the bustling heart of Madrid across the wind‑swept plains of La Mancha, through the rugged Sierra Morena, and onward to the historic cities of Córdoba and Seville. The narrator paints the landscape with keen detail—arid vineyards, olive groves, and the quiet lamp‑light of mountain villages—while sharing encounters with locals, from a reformed robber turned farmer to the lively barbers who voice the political rumblings of the day.

In Seville, the journey turns to the colorful customs of Andalusia: Moorish‑influenced streets, bustling markets, and the fragrant orange groves that surround the cathedral and the Alcázar. The description moves on to the famed sherry cellars of Jerez, revealing the craft behind each vintage and the lively tavern debates that echo through the vineyards.

The final stretch follows the coastal road to Cádiz, Gibraltar, and Málaga, offering snapshots of port life, the scent of sea‑salted air, and the spirited trade that links Spain to the wider world. Listeners will feel the rhythm of 1830s Spain, its geography and its people, through an engaging blend of observation and anecdote.