Ants At Work
In life, one often tends to overlook the little things and yet, they are of the utmost importance, generally speaking. Ants, for instance. Ants are indispensable for our ecosystems. I do not know how […]
Roman Relics in Pollentia
The history of Mallorca is shaped by five major influences over a time-span of some 3,500 years: the Talaiotic settlers (3,500 years ago), the conquering by the Romans (2,000 years ago), […]
Raimundus Lullus
Ramon Llull (also Raimundus Lullus or Raimundo Lulio) is probably one of the most important figures in Mallorcan history. I have blogged about him already, in my entry dated November […]
Mallorca and the Olympics 2008 in Beijing
Joan Llaneras, Margalida Fullana, Rudy Fernández, Rafael Nadal and Nuria Llagostera are amongst the 15 athletes that represent the Balearic Islands during the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing (China). Joan Llaneras from Porreras […]
Ginormous Giants
The Festes de Sant Jaume a Santanyí have been celebrated for the last two weeks. Two days ago, there were big fireworks exploding over Santanyí’s skies. Today, ginormous giants from […]
Trinxets and Other Pocketknives
You may have seen the funny looking pocketknives that are used by every Mallorcan campesino worth his salt, and by many sassy Mallorcaholics from all major Central European destinations, including […]
Rebellious Selva
I like Selva, for its setting at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains, and for a general feel of confidence that the pueblo exudes. Selva has an air about the […]
Real C. D. Mallorca
Rumours have it that Mallorcan First Division football club, Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, has been sold. The club was originally founded in 1916. In 1945, the club moved to its […]
Tequila Sunrise
Place some crushed ice cubes into a chilled glass. Pour the Tequila over the ice and top up with orange juice. Stir well to mix. Slowly pour the grenadine (hence the sunrise […]
Cavallets in Felanitx
Two days ago, July 20th, was the day of Felanitx’ patron saint, Santa Margalida. Cavallets took to the streets of the town to perform, together with dimonis and caparrots. Concerts […]
Fiestas de la Mare de Déu del Carme
Every year on July 16th, Mallorca’s coastal towns and pueblos celebrate the fiestas of the Mare de Déu del Carme. The Virgen del Carmen is the patron saint of all seafaring folks. […]
Dog Days
There is a proverb in Mallorca saying “Sa monja l’encén i es frare l’apaga [the nun alights it and the monk puts it out]” in reference to the period of Summer’s heat, […]
International Folklore Festival
The town of Sóller has been busy this week presenting the XXVIII Sa Mostra de Sóller, Festival Folclórico Internacional. Groups from six nations participate this year in this annual event, such as Miromagnum (Italy), […]
Cape Gooseberries (Physalis peruviana)
I did not know that the Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) grew in Mallorca, but it does. A friend of ours planted six or seven plants in his finca near Felanitx. […]
Palma Arena
You may have heard of the Palma Arena, a new sports venue in Palma de Mallorca. Palma Arena was built as a velodrome for indoor cycling races. It was inaugurated in 2007 […]
Death of a Shrewd Matriarch
María del Carmen Francisca de Paula Delgado y Roses, widow of Juan March Servera (1906-1973), died five weeks ago, age 96. I meant to tell you about her decease before, but I did […]
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