Moondials
Mallorca is big on gnomonics, the art of using dials and sundials. There are plenty of sundials in Mallorca and especially, in Palma, some of which are pretty ancient. But […]
A Delicate Balance
The scales shown here are tools that were used in Mallorca and in agriculture before the digital age. The photo (above) was taken at the Museo de Mallorca, Sección Etnológica, […]
Es Sindicat in Felanitx
The Celler Cooperativa in Felanitx is also known as Es Sindicat. The co-operative enterprise was founded in 1919. The factory building was constructed in 1921 and 1922, based upon plans […]
Bread And Water
Old bread and stale pa is a valuable commodity in Spain, and in Mallorca. For one, stale slices of bread find their use in the preparation of sopas, a delicious […]
The Monasterio de la Real
One of the nicest courtyards anywhere in Mallorca has to be the patio of the Monasterio de Sant Bernat de la Real (Monastir de La Real). The problem is that […]
The Citroën Deux Chevaux Pick-Up
French car makers Citroën were taken over by their biggest creditors in 1935, the Michelin tyre factory people. In 1939 and under the auspices of Michelin, the cunning TPV (Toute […]
Scrapyards
Scrapyards are a useful invention. In Spain, scrapyards for car parts and accessories are called Desguaces (Catalan: Desballestament). You may just find the spare part that your vehicle needs (provided […]
Light And Shadows
The island of Mallorca is not a very large place by any means, considering its land extension or the size of its population. But that’s only one side of the […]
The International Day of the Book
Today, Mallorca celebrates the Dia de Sant Jordi, elsewhere known as International Book Day. Schools all over the island will have bookshops coming in and setting up their displays. In […]
Bon Profit
Imagine for a moment, if you could, that you were a cow. If you were one of the cows pictured here, somewhere near Ses Salines, your main purpose in life […]
Plumbing Problems
Quite by chance, I met an out-of-work plumber the other day, in Manacor, who let me in on his grim plight. There’s no need to go into details. La Crisis, […]
The Quatre Campanes
Quite a long time ago, in 1740, Palma de Mallorca and its wise mandarins decided to have an urban promenade, later named as Ses Quatre Campanes (Castellano: Cuatro Campanas). Today, […]
The Secret Life Of Bees
Recently, over the last few weeks or so, there has been an incredible activity of bees and other pollinators near where we live, here in Mallorca. The constant humming […]
Mountain Rescue Services
The island of Mallorca is a peaceful place, a fun location and, for many, a holiday paradise. One can easily forget that there can be some dark sides to this […]
The Cabra Mallorquina
The Cabra Mallorquina is the oldest of all domestic animals in Mallorca. Its origins on the island seem to go back to some time between 2300 and 2050 B. C. […]
The Art Of Noodle Making
Pasta from Porreres in Mallorca may not have acquired the same fame as pasta from Palermo or anywhere else in Italy, but both of them may actually go back to […]
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