Fame in Valldemossa
Mallorca’s number one tourist attraction appears to be the Real Cartuja in Valldemossa, the erstwhile Dominican monastery where Frederic Chopin and George Sand spent their historic Winter in Mallorca, almost […]
The Old Man and The Sea
The Catalan painter and artist, Joan Miró (1893-1983) lived in Mallorca from the advanced age of 63 until his death at age 90. Mallorca was the birthplace of Miró’s wife, […]
Making Babies
Whilst we are watching the news, debating the winners and losers in the Spanish elections or in the US American Primaries, or generally contemplating our times with its good aspects […]
All Winners and No Losers
Election Sunday, three days ago, had a total of 25,514,671 adults in Spain casting their vote in this year’s elections to the Congreso de Diputados in Madrid, such as at […]
March 11th, 2004 – Da Pacem Domine
March 11th, 2004, four years ago today, saw the deadliest terrorist attack that Spain has seen in peacetimes, ever. 14 bombs had been placed on four suburban trains, heading for […]
A Constant Trickle
We are looking here at a small part of a large underground system of tunnels collecting water for irrigation purposes. It is said that these tunnels were possibly first built […]
Green Almonds
Thanks to the unusually mild January and February, not only did we see a particularly early almond blossoms season this year, but as a result, we now have the first […]
Hail the Women of the World
March 8th is celebrated as International Women’s Day. I think that is quite a nice custom but really, I believe women should be revered everyday of the year. The Casa […]
Rally Clásico Isla Mallorca
British car makers Triumph Motor Company made beautiful cars in the Twenties and Thirties. This beaute, a Triumph 1800 Roadster, was built in 1948 according to its longtime owner. That […]
Costitx, Bulls and Moors
Costitx is a village in Mallorca’s central Pla area and, apart from its notoriously long time mayoress, is mainly known for its Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca. Costitx is also known […]
Spain’s General Elections Next Sunday
March 9th will see General Elections in Spain. PSOE is the party governing Spain since March, 2004. PP with candidate Mariano Rajoy are trying to oust the President of the […]
Life and Death in Bunyola
Most people know the small town of Bunyola in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountain range for its proximity to the gardens of Alfàbia, the manor house of Raixa, or […]
Greixoneras and Other Pots and Pans
Pottery is rather important to life in Mallorca. Just think of the enigmatic Siurells, for instance. First of all, pots and pans were traditionally made in pottery crafted on the […]
Open Doors at the Consolat de Mar
The Consolat de Mar building on Passeig Sagrera in Palma de Mallorca dates from the early 17th Century. Originally, it was the official seat of the Maritime authorities, regulating shipping […]
Día de les Illes Balears 2008
March 1st, 1983, was an important day for the people of the Balearic Islands. That’s 25 years ago today, and near enough eight years after the death of Generalissimo Franco. […]
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