Street Warriors
The Plaza de Palmeras in Felanitx for some reason and on a regular basis attracts hordes of motorcyclists. Some Sundays, whole legions of Harley-Davidson aficionados descend on our town and […]
The Permiso de Conducción
I received my renewed Permiso de Conducción (driving license) in the mail yesterday. About ten years ago, I had handed in my fold-out British driving license to exchange it for […]
Vegetable Oil Refining
People living in Mallorca may have come across small lorry type vehicles parked outside bars and restaurants collecting used cooking oil. Seven of these lorries are currently on the roads […]
The Patron Saint of Felanitx
Today, everything will be shut in Felanitx. The town is celebrating a public holiday in honour of Santa Margalida, one of the two patron saints of Felanitx. The Festa de […]
Sun Protection
May I suggest, what with the current heatwave, that you consider some proper sun protection. Living here on the island, I am constantly amazed as to how ignorant and blasé […]
The Amazing Earthworm
May I introduce you to one of the most important inhabitants on the island of Mallorca, in fact, one of the most important creatures anywhere in the world: the Common […]
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When I started this blog, just a little over three years ago, it was the idea of a photo blog, just as the name would suggest. However, somehow and I […]
The Early Breba Figs
Figs are not really ripe until later in the Summer. Unless, that is, unless you do as the Mallorcans do and leave part of last year’s branches unpruned. In that […]
Sant Joan Pelós
The Festes de Sant Joan are a big date in the festive calendar of Balearic events. None, of course, are as big as the equestrian events in neighbouring island, Menorca. […]
From Russia With Love
Of the many e-mails in my spam folder, I found one yesterday that I would like to share with you, if only for its creative use of the English lingo. […]
School’s Out
Youngsters all over this island are thrilled and excited. The academic year is about to come to an end any moment now. A big sigh of relief has not only […]
Compostation
A few days ago (June 5th), World Environment Day was celebrated. Environmental topics are a bit of a two-sided coin here in Mallorca. A surprising amount of ignorance goes hand […]
Corpus Christi
Yesterday, Mallorca celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi. This is a moveable feast which traditionally was celebrated on the Thursday after Santíssima Trinitat (Trinity Sunday). For some reason, this festivity […]
The Common Asphodel (Asphodelus aestivus)
I simply happen to like the serene beauty of wildflowers. The Common Asphodel (Asphodelus aestivus), for instance, is delightful and delicate. This plant is very prolific in the Balearic Isles […]
Death in the Swimming Pool
Now, with the swimming season about to start, a warning might be appropriate of the inherent dangers of swimming pools. Every year, there are some 80 children under the age […]
Lost And Found
My wife and I, we found a purse yesterday somewhere in Felanitx. We took the found object to the local police station. What an exciting event it turned out to […]
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