Lost in Translation
But part of the fun with learning any new language are the mistakes which you are invariably going to make along the way.
The crack of dawn
When you live and work somewhere, you often take your surroundings for granted.
Your news update from Mallorca: the big stories of the week
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca
The waiting game at the chemist
The Mallorcans specialise in turning simple, everyday events like banking, posting a letter, shopping etc into a social gathering.
New Heights of Entertainment: The Climb of the Pine
The naked, silky smooth pine is then covered with a thick layer of soap before being winched up to its full height, using a primitive system of knotted ropes and elbow grease, by hearty volunteers ensconced at the top of the said church tower.
Paddle board Paradise
Paddle boarding is a growing sport which seems to attract the ladies, who incidentally excel at this aquatic activity.
Who, What, Where, When, Why?
WHERE can you buy those deliciously sweet, white onions which the Mallorcans put in their salads?
There’s no Place like Home
Many Mallorcans don’t even bother to leave the island for their annual holiday, and plump for a peaceful stay at the family’s summer home by the coast, or a nice local resort somewhere on the island - sometimes venturing for a week or two away on our sister shores of Minorca or Ibiza.
A Fig for All Seasons
Fresh figs don’t come cheap, and in the UK are considered a rare luxury.
Pirates in Pollensa
The battle is great fun, and taken very seriously with leading roles voted for across a dedicated committee.
Mosquito Madness
The best way to cope with a midge or mosquito bite is to wash the affected area immediately with mild soap and water.
Quietly Creative
Sometimes, I crave peace, quiet, and private time to reflect, or work, without interruption.
It Ain’t Alf Hot
This year, with so many travel complications, failures and unreliable promises from unreliable airline companies, we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to already be here on this fantastic holiday island of Mallorca – heat wave and all, without having to experience airport chaos.
Easter Eggstravaganza in Mallorca
Peter Clover tells us about how about Easter eggs and the traditions that Mallorca has during Easter week.
Our Mediterranean Diet
Over the years I have subconsciously cut out a lot of red meat from my diet and totally embraced the Mediterranean menu.
Comment
‘The Geek shall inherit the Earth’
Everyone is in the mix, keeping up, or treading water, trying to catch up with the latest trends, tweets, posts, news, downloads, celebrity gossip, etc, etc.
Peter Clover 17/05/2022 10:53