Moving Back Home
You may or may not remember that I had told you about my little episode with a Chinese hairdresser in Manacor, earlier this year. Yesterday, I noticed that bang next […]
Truffled Delights
Truffles are usually associated with the Grande Cuisine of France, and of course, also with Italy and its Grande Cucina, but, did you know that the Trufa negra is also […]
The Trobada de Xeremiers
I went to Sa Pobla yesterday and I had a good time there. There was plenty of music in Sa Pobla, good, vibrant, rhythmic, traditional music. I love music, and […]
Beato Ramon Llull
Spain is a country largely influenced by the Catholic church. The impact of religion here may be somewhat diminished when compared to, say, fifty or a hundred years ago, but […]
Salvem Portocolom
Many regions of Mallorca have been changed beyond recognition by the unholy alliance of avarice, concrete, development and growth. Only a handful of areas were saved in time, mainly thanks to […]
The Església Vella in Caimari
I have found another rare sundial, designed in 1851; that would make it 160 years old. The sundial sits prominently above the main portal of Caimari’s Església Vella, the old […]
Rape, the Delicious Monkfish
The Rape fish (anglerfish, monkfish, Latin: Lophius piscatorius) may not look attractive with its big teethed mouth, may even be considered ugly, but hey, it is ever so pleasing on […]
The Castillo de Son Mas
Surely, the Castell de Son Mas building in Andratx can take the credit for being one of Mallorca’s most attractive town hall settings. The Ajuntament de Andratx acquired the splendid building during […]
Camallots And Other Embotidos
The traditional food habits of rural Mallorca are based on the limited possibilities of the Pagesos (farmers and small holders) and often take their mainstay from the autumnal Matanza, the […]
An Act Of Delusion
The Spanish voter has spoken, or so he thinks. In yesterday’s General Elections, the government of José Maria Rodríguez Zapatero was defeated by a big margin. PP, the opposition party […]
The Death Of A Tyrant
Whilst Spain’s democracy is busy celebrating General Elections today, November 20th, this is also the date of an anniversary. Thirty-six years ago today, Francisco Franco died, the autocratic dictator of […]
The Courtyard Of The Montesión College
Sadly, some of the nicest courtyards in Palma de Mallorca are not accessible to the public, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Take for instance the patio (courtyard) of the Colegio […]
The Limits to Growth
An extraordinary event took place in Italy, four days before the Spanish General Elections on Sunday. Last Wednesday, Italy constituted a new, post-Berlusconi government composed entirely of non-politicians. I have […]
The Gothic Altarpiece
La Seu, Palma’s Cathedral of Light, is always worth a visit. In case you haven’t been back to the Cathedral, you might wish to consider revisiting. Recently, scaffolding was lifted […]
Can Marquès, Locked, Stocked And Barrelled
For the last ten years or even longer, Can Marquès in Palma’s Dalt Vila (upper old town) was open to the public as a Casa/Museu. Now, its doors are closed […]
Party Political Quarrels
As much as I would like it, a daily blog anywhere in Spain cannot ignore the fact that General Elections will be held here in Mallorca and up and down […]
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