Nature

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 […]

Mallorca

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 […]

Daily Life

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 […]

Daily Life

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 […]

Customs & Traditions

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 […]

Customs & Traditions

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 […]

Mallorca

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 […]

Food

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 […]

Animals

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 […]

Books & Authors

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 […]

Animals

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 […]

Farming

Son Vell And The Red Grape That Makes A White Wine

Two years ago and quite by chance, I discovered a […]

Felanitx

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 […]

Felanitx

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 […]

Fairs & Markets

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 […]

Felanitx

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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