Lost In Translation
October. Autumn is here. The weather is cooler now by quite a bit. This might be a good time for a nice walk or a hike to somewhere you haven’t […]
Canis Majoris
Apologies for my liberal use of the Latin language. Of course I know that Canis Majoris is a constellation of stars in our skies of which Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris) […]
The Pastor Mallorquín
If you would ask me what I liked best about Mallorca, I would probably give you a dozen aspects, or two. There are the local Mallorcan people, there is the […]
In Vino Veritas
Wine is Mallorca’s big topic, now, during the month of September. Forgive me if I report about wine and wine making in more ways than one and on more than […]
Truc
The Festes de Sant Nicolau de Tolentí in Cas Concos des Cavaller last weekend provided the background to hold a Torneig de Truc, a Truc competition. The event was held […]
The Festa Des Vermar
Here in Mallorca, the annual wine harvest usually starts in August when white grapes are collected. The red grapes are normally gathered to coincide with the September full moon, i. […]
Cocas de Verdura
Cocas de Verdura are the Mallorcan version of a Pizza type oven dish. There are Cocas de Pimiento, Cocas de Cebolla, Cocas de Trampó, and a few dozens more. In […]
Mucho Amor
I came across a graffiti the other day that riddled me. I couldn’t make out what it was or is about. Perhaps it’s an announcement for a Rock band, maybe […]
Before The Storm
Yesterday, we had some heavy dirty rain here in Felanitx, albeit of a very short duration. The rain must have come from Africa with the big splashes holding dust or […]
Sentimental Journeys
I must confess that I am intrigued by old things of a bygone era, be that a classic car, an old fountain pen, a motorcycle with sidecar, a Thirties wireless […]
Seasonal Fish, Freshly Caught
A week ago (August 25th) was the first day when commercial fishing of Llampugas (Common Dolphinfish; Latin: Coryphaena hippurus, also: Lampugus siculus [Valenciennes]) was allowed. If you go for this […]
The Pandemonium of the Correfoc
Dimonis de Hiachat is a group of youngsters from the pueblo of Santa Margalida cultivating the art of pyrotechnic fireworks and Correfocs (fire-runs). Felanitx had a Correfoc last night as […]
Sa Quica
For the last 25 years, Sa Quica, also known as La Kika, has been an indispensable mascot of the Cosso in Felanitx during the celebrations of the Festes de Sant […]
The Tour de Felanitx
Cycling has always been big in Felanitx, not least because of one of the town’s heroes, Guillem Timoner, a six-times World Champion in motor-paced cycling over medium distances (50 km) […]
Blue Morning Glory Flowers (Ipomoea indica)
This beautiful Blue Morning Glory (Ipomoea indica) in a friend’s garden has a mesmerizing purplish colour. Unfortunately, my smartphone camera did not pick up the subtle hue. The Morning Glory is a […]
Understanding Etymology in Felanitx
This photo blog cannot aspire to educate about linguistics or the dogmas thereof. Instead, the blog intends to portray Mallorca in a comprehensive, all-embracing, perhaps encyclopedic manner. I am constantly […]
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