Airport Commotion
There was a bit of a commotion going on yesterday at Palma International Airport, some strike action, organized by the CCOO Spanish workers’ Union. Apparently, this strike has been going […]
Where There is Light
I had the intention of showing you a photo taken in the Jardí del Bisbe (the Bishop’s garden) in Palma’s Barrio Gótico, behind the Cathedral. But, it turned out that […]
Spring Lambs
Spring has sprung and with it, the Spring lambs’ season. If you like eating meat, you ought to try Mallorcan lamb. Succulent, tender, hearty, scrumptious. Have a pierna de cordero […]
The Windmill Trail
Windmills for bringing up water for irrigation purposes were introduced to Mallorca in 1847 by a Dutch engineer, Paul Bouvy Schorenberg. The first mill of that type was erected in […]
Waiting For the Doctor
The time spent waiting in a doctor’s surgery, or even in a hospital, is hardly ever a pleasant wait. But, at least it might give you a nice photo opportunity. […]
The Three Tenors
The domesticated version of the Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) is quite common in Mallorca. The animal is reared for its dexterity as a guard dog as well as for its […]
Water Works
World Water Day was celebrated two days ago, on March 20th. Water is probably the most vital of resources for life on Earth. Water management has brought out some ingenuity […]
Giving Blood
This little poster tied to a tree trunk may not have caught everyone’s attention. Hence, let me put it up here, on the net, the larger tree. If you feel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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