XVIII Volta Ciclista a Mallorca
When one thinks about Sports in Spain, football comes to one’s mind, Formula I motor racing perhaps, basket ball or tennis. But let me remind you that cycling is very […]
Talaiot de s’Hospitalet Vell
The talaiotic settlement of s’Hospitalet Vell near Calas de Mallorca is probably one of the largest pre-historic archaeological sites in Mallorca. On this site we can find remnants from the […]
Església de Sant Domingo
Pollença is a very proud town to the north of our island. Amongst the many sights to behold in Pollença, there is the Església de Sant Domingo (shown here) and […]
Prunus Dulcis
What a gorgeous day we had yesterday. There was snow in Britain, fog in Berlin, rain and sleet in Paris, but we had sun and blue skies and not a […]
The Secret Life of Plants
For the first time in its five years of existence, the Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma has put on a truly significant art exhibition: Anselm Kiefer – […]
Font de Sa Sangonera
When we think of Mallorca, we are invariably under the impression that there is a scarcity of water. This may be so, and certainly during a long and hot Summer. […]
¡Vamos, Rafa!
Punto, juego, set, partido. Point, game, set and match. He’s done it. What seemed non-winnable for a Spanish tennis player has finally been won: the trophy of the Australian Open […]
Happy Anniversary, Es Baluard
The Es Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma celebrated its fifth anniversary yesterday, January 31st. The occasion was marked with a day of Open Doors. Also, some rather […]
Stripped Down
Rebajas (Rebaixes, Sales) are in full swing in Mallorca. The January Sales in Spain always start the day after Three Kings. Apparently, sales during the first week of Rebajas was […]
Social Justice
I had the dubious pleasure of attending a legal dispute at the Juzgados in Palma de Mallorca, the other day. The purpose-built Court is housed in a new building called […]
Water Source
In Mallorca, amongst many other benefits, we also have privileged access to sources of pure mountain water. Clearly, one needs a well or a spring to tap into the resources, […]
In the Trenches
The scene shown here can be found at the Museu d’Història Militar in Palma de Mallorca (Castell de Sant Carles). The setup is a recreation of a defence position during […]
View From the Top
It is not all that easy to find access into one of the grand houses on this island. In the countryside, such mansions are called possessió, whilst in town a […]
In the Year of the Ox
The first day of the Chinese Year of the Ox falls on January 26th, 2009, i. e. today. More people in Mallorca than ever will celebrate the festivities, if one […]
The Common Juniperus Tree
The Juniper tree is a pretty common sight in Mallorca. To me it is one of the nicest trees on the island, but sadly, it seems somehow underrated. It is […]
Embroidery
Mallorcans take a lot of pride in the abilities of their hands. Campesinos learn from their fathers at a young age how to graft a vine or a fruit tree. […]
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