The sound of haunting drums and solemn trumpets fill the old town of Palma. And silent figures in long robes with pointed hoods are slowly walking through the narrow streets. Many of them barefoot on the cold cobblestone, some even wearing iron chains around their ankles. No matter how often I’ve watched them, I am always intrigued by the Easter processions. Everybody applauds when the costaleros, the hidden carriers, lift the heavy pasos. Richly decorated altar stages depicting scenes from the…
The scent of spring on Mallorca: Happy Easter!
Once again, Semana Santa on Mallorca is very different this year. Without processions, without music. In the city, the smell of empanadas and crespells reminds us of Easter. And in the countryside, orange trees are in full bloom. I have always been fascinated by the fact that orange trees blossom and bear fruit at the same time. One of my favorite things to do at Easter is to take a little hike through the valley of Sóller. Amidst the many orange trees it smells indescribable. For many here on…