Sóller, La Plaza
The Plaça de la Constitució in Sóller is a fine place to be in, especially on a sunny day, almost hot, such as was yesterday. In fact, we had been […]
Close Encounter
According to seasky.org, today’s 2011 March full moon will be closer to our planet than it has been in 18 years. Allow me to quote: The Moon will be directly […]
Municipal Water Sports
The city of Palma de Mallorca is well equipped for water sports with swimming pools in the Palau Municipal d’Esports Son Moix, the Piscinas Municipales Son Hugo, the Polideportivo Municipal […]
One Very Protracted Ordeal
Rightfully, our compassion tends to be with the victims of recent natural disasters, earthquakes, the civil disturbances in North Africa and the unrest in the Arab world and, lately, the […]
Bird’s-Eye View
Not often does one get a bird’s-eye view of a bird but there you are. I was looking out for tsunamis last Sunday when this little feathered fellow, quite probably […]
The Tsunami Risk
What are the chances that Mallorca will ever suffer from the effects of a Tsunami, you may have asked yourself since you saw the dramatic images of last week’s tragic […]
The Linckia Multifora Starfish
I found a dead starfish the other day and was rather intrigued by its delicate rays or arms. I cannot be quite sure but I think this sample may be […]
The Cova des Pas de Vallgornera
The Cova des Pas de Vallgornera on Mallorca’s South cost is about to be declared a Monument Natural. The Govern de les Illes Balears has initiated procedures to give the […]
The Balaguer Family Crest
Allow me to share a little gem with you which I chanced upon the other day in the village of Muro. I found this small plaque on an exterior wall […]
The Talaiot of Son Corró
The pueblo of Costitx, bang in the middle of the island in the region known as the Pla, is outstanding in more than just one sense. For some historical reason, […]
Ash Wednesday
The countdown to Easter has started, here in Spain. Last night, Ash Wednesday was celebrated in Catholic churches up and down the island of Mallorca. At the end of the […]
The Eccentric Bracket Fungus
You might have heard that last Sunday we went for a bear hunt in Mallorca. Whilst we did not spot any Cave Bears nor any other members of the Ursidae […]
The Processionary Caterpillar
The processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is out in force again now, here in Mallorca. The insect is active only during the colder times of the year, spending the warm summer […]
Going On A Bear Hunt
One of the gratifications of Mallorca is that you can actually go on a bear hunt. Of course, one should not take that in a literal manner. But, if you […]
Oh, The Fun Of Dressing Up
Our friend of ours from the local Banda de Música had been nervous all week long about the prospect of yesterday’s weather. It was to be Sa Rua time in […]
Bookcrossing
The English-speaking world celebrated World Book Day two days ago, and will be celebrating World Book Night tonight, March 5th, 2011. Not so in Spain, though, as far as I […]
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