I always loved the book just because of its title. “Ardiente Paciencia” is the wonderful story about the friendship between a postman and Pablo Neruda. Every day, the young man goes all the way to the secluded home of the poet and delivers the letters from his devoted followers. In return, the famous writer teaches him the power of poetry. And thus helps him to conquer the heart of his beloved. Each time I walk along the old postman’s route from Esporles to Banyalbufar, this novel comes to my…
Big Valleys: Cycling on Mallorca
Cycling season on Mallorca ends in May and starts again in September. The summer months are dry and calm, however, nobody wants to pedal in the blazing sun. But this year we missed the road for many weeks. And if you get up early, it’s not too hot for a ride in the mountains. Only few rental cars will get in your way, right now. One of my favorite tours in the southern Tramuntana is what I call the three peaks tour. Sure, I like the spectacular descents through most beautiful valleys even more…