Beyond silence: Las Calmas de Enero
The sky an endless blue, no single cloud, and the sea like a mirror. Reflecting the low winter sun that already feels warm on your skin in the late morning. Nothing moves, including me. In the absence of wind even the seagulls stay on their lookout. The holidays seem far away, although it’s only been a few days since Christmas, New Year and Los Reyes Magos. When all of a sudden the heartbeat of the island slows down. We call it Las Calmas de Enero. The poetic term for the calms of January…
Small but strong: Nano Coffee Lab
Just a few months ago, I introduced you to my favorite specialty coffee shops in Palma. There has been a number of more exciting openings since then. One of them being Nano Coffee Lab, actually more of a bar than a café. But a great place for a quick caffeine fix or a short break during your city stroll. Take a seat at the narrow wall-mounted table and watch the barista fix your coffee. In their glass vitrine you find a nice choice of sweet and savory snacks. Lemon cake and banana bread…
The Three Kings: Los Reyes Magos
Excitedly awaited by all children Los Reyes Magos finally came to Palma, tonight. Bringing along the Christmas presents the kids had been wishing for in their letters. It had been raining all day, but when the Three Wise Men arrived by boat in…
Above the clouds: Puig de Galatzó
Mallorca‘s highest mountain top in the southern Tramuntana usually offers a breathtaking panorama of the Mediterranean. This time, though, we marveled at the surrounding peaks above a sea of fog. A unique view and an amazing atmosphere to leave…
Feliz Año Nuevo: Happy New Year!
Let’s hope that 2022 is only pronounced 2020 too. That things will change for the better. I wish you a year full of inspiring encounters, of exciting discoveries, travels maybe, a year of health and joy. We are happy, proud and looking forward…
Alexander Calder: Minimal / Maximal
You’ve surely met Nancy many times on your way across the S’Hort del Rei. Alexander Calder donated the kinetic sculpture to the city of Palma almost fifty years ago. I have always loved his playful objects and the weightlessness of his fancy…
Let there be light: Merry Christmas
It’s no coincidence that we celebrate Christmas right after the winter solstice. Gradually the sunlight returns and the days are getting longer again. And who doesn’t need a light of hope in those grim times of a worldwide pandemic. All the…
Mallorca and the movies: Discovering film locations
Who doesn’t dream of sun and sea when the days are gray and the nights are long. If you cannot be on the island right now, watching a movie or a series set on Mallorca will put you in the mood. And it’s all the more fun when you recognize…