They Had A Dream
Once upon a time, some people in Spain were unhappy about how democracy worked or rather, didn’t. They were indignant about the political parties in Spain and they took to […]
The Archaeology of Wine Making
Going into the Celler Cooperatiu Es Sindicat in Felanitx feels like going on a journey back in time. In fact, it feels a bit like being on an archaeological site […]
The Destiny and Fate of Luis Lacy Gautier
When visiting the Castell de Bellver southwest of Palma de Mallorca you may have seen a largish commemorative plaque in honour of Don Luis Lacy. You may well have wondered […]
The Concert del Torrent de Pareis
The beach of Sa Calobra and the bottom stretch of the Torrent de Pareis must be one of the most enchanting locations in Mallorca. It is tricky to get there […]
The USS Enterprise Visit
By the time you read this, the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) aircraft carrier may have left the bay of Palma de Mallorca, where she arrived last Tuesday with some 6,000 sailors […]
Humpback Whales
A small shoal of Humpback Whales (Megaptera Llaüt Plessi) have been stranded in Palma’s Llotja, the mediaeval maritime trade exchange in the city’s old town centre near the sea front. […]
The 061 Ambulance Service
It is strange how one never thinks about vital services such as the fire brigade, an ambulance, an emergency doctor or the Guardia Civil, until there is an emergency. Luckily, […]
The Convento De Mínimos
The Convent dels Mínims (Castellano: Convento de Mínimos) in Santa María is also known by the name of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. This monastery dates back to the 17th […]
The Watch Tower Society Convention
Here in Mallorca, the Testigos de Jehová (Jehovah’s Witnesses) are a busy lot. Years ago, when we still lived in the countryside, we had a spell of regular visits to […]
The UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Undoubtedly, the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is one of the most striking features of this wonderful island. Its awe-inspiring karstic landscape is marked by agricultural terraces, dry stone walls […]
The Águilas in Pollença
I went to Pollença yesterday to see the Corpus Christi procession, with the swaying Águilas and the ritual dance of Sant Joan Pelós. I’m glad I went, even though I […]
The Crossley Engine In Binissalem
We sometimes find it hard to perceive that some technological achievements have not always been with us. Take refrigeration as an example, telephones or, simply, electricity. I do not know […]
The Sant Joan Pelós Freak Show
Spain, a country traditionally immersed in the Catholic faith, celebrated Corpus Christi last Thursday and yesterday, San Juan (Saint John the Baptist). In Mallorca, San Juan is called Sant Joan. […]
School Vacations
Any day now, schools up and down the island are breaking up for their school vacations, here in Mallorca. That’s infants (3 – 6 years of age), primary school pupils […]
The Chicken Coop
Chicken probably first came to Mallorca thanks to the Romans, some 2,000 years ago. Ever since, they’ve been busy breeding and brooding, just like my friend’s hen in today’s photo. […]
The Foradada
There are a number of rocks on the island with a hole in it. They are all called a Foradada (the pierced one). The best known and quite clearly the […]
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