El Cóndor Pasa
We’ve been living in the town of Felanitx for just about ten years now, having moved here from the countryside near Ca’s Concos des Cavaller. We love it here. The […]
The Human Factor
Spain’s two largest Unions, the Confederación Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CC. OO.) and Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) have called for a Huelga General (General Strike) for tomorrow, September 29th. […]
The Route of the Patios of Palma
From now until October 30th, you might want to consider booking one of the guided tours in Palma that I spoke of a while ago, visiting the wonderful patio courtyards. […]
The Font de la Princesa
The Font de les Tortugues in the Plaça Joan Carles I in Palma de Mallorca used to be known as the Font de la Princesa. The fountain was built in […]
Goosie Goosie Gander
Last week, I had a stroll along the waterfront in Portocolom’s natural harbour when I stumbled upon a small flock of geese presumably of the Anser fabalis category. I assumed […]
The Mallorcan Mirador
A Mirador in Spanish architecture is an enclosed balcony. Balconies, enclosed or otherwise, were not really a traditional feature of architecture in Mallorca until about 1885 when, with the new […]
Too Hot To Handle
I do not remember a fire in the town of Felanitx over the last ten years but, this year we had two. A few months ago, one mid-morning a friendly […]
Sun Dried Tomatoes
There is no better tomato than the sun dried variety. Sun dried tomatoes add great flavor and intensity to many dishes and salads. If only they were more affordable. Actually, […]
Education in Spain
This week, it’s Back to School again for Spanish youngsters. After a break of almost three months, Primary and Secondary School students are once again packing their school satchels and […]
Arachnophobia
Some Internet sources claim that as many as 55 % of females and 18 % of males are estimated to experience arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, here in the Western […]
A Day’s Fishing
On the walls along the rocky coast of Portixol on the outskirts of Palma we can find a large number of hand painted tiles depicting all the native fish that […]
Graveyards
In the past, parish churches in Mallorcan pueblos were the place where the dead were buried, right in the middle of the place of worship. Several hundred years ago, village […]
Estancos
Estancos in Spain are what one would otherwise call a tobacconist shop but, tobacco is only half the story. It all started in 1636, when Spanish King Felipe IV issued […]
The Creu Dels Mort in Sineu
In every single Mallorcan pueblo, village and town one can find Creus (crosses) that adorn crossroad intersections. A particular fine specimen can be found on Palma’s Avingudas, not far from […]
Chain Curtains
I do not think that there is a single traditional farm house in Mallorca which does not protect itself from flies and mosquitos with the help of a chain curtain. […]
The End Of Summer
A steep decline in air temperatures here in Mallorca over the last few days may indicate what the calendar already suggests: the end of Summer is approaching. Whilst a few […]
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