Fishermen’s Wharf
A traditional Mallorcan fishing boat is called Llaüt. In the old days these boats would be moored in garage type boat houses, like these seen here, during the winter times. […]
Snakes and No Ladders
During a recent outing to the very inspiring Parc Natural de S’Albufera, I came across this little wriggly friend. The viper (Natrix Maura) was in full view, closer to me […]
Reform Club
Doing up an old house in Mallorca is called a reforma. Making new from the old. If you are fortunate enough to find an old property like this one that […]
Bird-Watching And Some
The wetlands in the Northeast of the island, between Alcúdia and Can Picafort, are called Parc Natural de s’Albufera. The park is well known as a bird-watcher’s paradise. But that […]
It’s Kaki Time
The Kaki fruit (Diospyros Kaki, you might better know it as Persimmon) is commonly thought of as a fruit growing in China and other parts of eastern Asia. However, you […]
Not a Single Starbucks
One of the good things about Mallorca, in my humble opinion anyway, is the absence of Starbucks coffee houses. Instead, Mallorca takes pride in a plenitude of bars, restaurants and […]
A Taste of Honey
Every year in November, the village of Llubi in Mallorca stages its annual Fira de la Mel, the Honey Fair, a great exhibition around the world of the bee. Beekeepers […]
Birds on the Wire
The pigeons on the wire in the distance made me think of that old 1969 Leonard Cohen song, Bird on the Wire. I saw the motif when I was out […]
It’s Not All Bad News
Mallorca is going through a strange year, weather-wise. Summer came late this year and was rather short, and it was not very hot. Autumn now has seen some tornados, some […]
Hunting Allowed
On a walk through Mallorca’s countryside you will have come across this sign, Coto Privado de Caza. If you were licensed to hunt in Mallorca, or Spain, you would be […]
Setas, Ceps, Girgolas and Wild Mushrooms
One of the pleasures of the autumn season in Mallorca is the prevalence of wild mushrooms in the local markets. Even bigger selections of setas, ceps, girgolas and other wild […]
Snails’ Trails
Every time there is a rain in Mallorca, you will see people go out, equipped with buckets and torches, hunting for snails. Snails are considered a gastronomic delicacy in Spain, […]
Sobrassada From Mallorca
The town of Felanitx, Mallorca, stages a weekly market, every Sunday. Four times a year, a special market is held. One of those special market days was day before yesterday, […]
Siesta Time
The world should be grateful to Spain forever, for the invention of siestas. The photo was taken in the town of Felanitx, Mallorca, Spain. The date: October 21st, 2007. The […]
Ladies’ Undies
Take your pick from the goods on offer at Mallorca’s daily, weekly or monthly street markets. Just about anything is for sale, from these lovely ladies’ undies to freshly picked […]
The Bride That Blew the Whistle
Little is known about the origins of these Mallorcan clay figurines, called siurells. Some historians believe that they were brought to Mallorca by the Phoenicians. Similar clay models exist on […]
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