Chasing The Solstice Lunar Eclipse
A rare solstice lunar eclipse coincided this morning with the Winter solstice of the sun for the first time since 1683, or so someone from NASA reportedly said (according to […]
Mountain Walks in Mallorca
December and the colder months of the year in general, may be the best time to explore some of the mountain walks and hikes that this gorgeous island has to […]
Snow in Mallorca
Early yesterday morning, we had the first Winter snow in Mallorca this year. There were small amounts only, perhaps 5 cm near Escorca, and nothing like in the photo. The […]
Pollarding The Plane Tree
Any time between November and February, the Spanish Plane Tree (Platanus Hispanica) will be pruned back in Mallorcan pueblos, ready for new growth in the spring. The tree gives some […]
Esclatasangs (Lactarius sanguifluus)
The Fira de l’Esclata-Sang i de la Muntanya in Mancor de la Vall near Inca is an annual affair, here in Mallorca. This year, it happened from November 26th to […]
No Sooner Ripe But Rotten
The Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is native to Asia Minor and can be found in Southeastern Europe and the Black Sea coast of modern Turkey. You can also find the tree […]
Sweet November
Even though snow is predicted in Mallorca for Friday at an altitude of 700 m, November can be a lovely month in the Balearic Isles. There have been a number […]
Oli de Mallorca
It is said that olive trees (Olea europaea) were introduced by the Phoenicians and Greeks to the Iberian Peninsula from where somehow they eventually reached Mallorca. After the conquest of […]
The Moth With The Startling Skull
Keeping one’s eyes open is one of the prerequisites for keeping a daily photo blog alive for an uninterrupted 42 months. Like yesterday, when on my way to the car […]
November Haiku
I am not quite sure what you will think about my urge to quote a haiku poem on this blog. When I took this photo the day before yesterday, the […]
Hunting The Thrush
Last Sunday (October 31st) was the first day of this year’s hunting season for Tords (thrushes). In Mallorca, four thrush species are known, Turdus philomelos, Turdus iliacus, Turdus pilaris and […]
Son Vell And The Red Grape That Makes A White Wine
Two years ago and quite by chance, I discovered a […]
There’s a Hillside of Heather
Between now and January, you will find many Mallorcan hillsides full of the Mediterranean heather of the Erica multiflora variety. The evergreen plant grows in abundance in Garrigues and pine […]
Following the Red Dot
Mallorca is a great place for hikes and walks, and there is no better time than now. The Autumn sun is out on most days with the temperatures still being […]
October Full Moon
Yesterday, we could observe another splendid full moon. I like full moons, every single time. Perhaps you can call me a lunatic. Whatever, enjoy my photo. This current October is […]
Scrumptious Wild Mushrooms
The months of October and November are the best time to forage for wild mushrooms in Mallorca. Especially with the masses of rain ten days ago, the scrumptious fungi are […]
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