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It’s that time of the year again in Mallorca.
The almond trees are blossoming and all over the island are beautiful, white, bright pink and light pink flowers. When you drive around all you see are fields and fields of almond trees with stark white flowers filling up the the whole space. So gorgeous.
And they smell heavenly. Ahhhhhh, now cue the allergies.
Hey guys. First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for following my blog, for reading my stories, checking out my pictures. I appreciate y’all so much. Just reminding you that you can follow me on bloglovin, you can follow me here by clicking FOLLOW and also on social media (see those buttons there under SOCIAL) – Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. I post and write different things there too – sometimes funny, sometimes serious but always cool. 🙂 Like you. Thanks again. MWUAH.
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There is still time to buy something nice for your beloved on Valentine’s Day. I know it is a fabricated holiday but everyone loves to get something on this day. And if you’re single, then treat yourself to one of these awesome products. Happy V-Day, y’all! MWUAH.
1. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones in Rose Gold
2. Mrs. Always Right iPhone 6/6S phone case
3. Women’s Boy Briefs in LOVER or XOXO
4. Dr. Jart’s Firming Lover Rubber Mask
5. Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint – Very Popular
6. Crosley Executive Portable USB Turntable with Software
7. MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker
8. Chocolate Covered Bacon (you really can’t go wrong with this one)
9. How To Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier
10. Chocolate Covered Oreos with “You’re My Favorite, Valentine!”(One dozen, individually wrapped)
Saint Sebastian is Palma de Mallorca’s patron saint and is honored for a week long during the end of January with each day becoming more and more adventuresome. Tonight there will be devils, fire and torradas. Will you dare the devils or will they dare you?
Devils aren’t part of the celebration of Sant SebastiĂ , they are from the fiesta of Sant Antoni but the two are celebrated in Mallorca at the end of January and they have kind of merged together. Which makes for one fun party! The devils come for you as the correfoc (firerun) continues on, careful for fireworks and devils spitting fire at you.
The correfocs are my favorite.
It’s cold in Mallorca so don’t forget your warm clothes, sausages for the torrada and you might want to forego that hairspray for the night.
(Pictures above taken by me January 2011)
January 6th, the day of Epiphany (aka The Three Kings), when the Three Wise Men arrived bearing gifts for the Christ child. Here is a little more information for you and a time to practice your Spanish! Let me know if you need some help. Disfruta!
Happy New Year Y’all! Let’s rock this one. Felix and I have a New Year’s Day tradition of walking on the beach near sunset. First sunset of 2017. LOVES!
Pictures of Mallorca holiday time. Hope your Christmas was merry merry!
Today, December 21st 2016, marks this years Winter Solstice. In Mallorca, the longest night is a very rainy one and I’m looking forward to the days getting longer, the sun climbing higher in the sky.
I did a little investigating. What exactly IS this solstice stuff and what I found was pretty interesting. It’s a time for new growth and renewal. Time of letting go, releasing old patterns, rekindling hope, welcoming the light, seeking new inspiration and beginning a new cycle.
Take the day or the rest of the days of December to acknowledge what you need to let go of, how would you like to grow in the coming year, how do you want to live in the coming year. Not easy questions. I will do some soul searching myself. Happy Winter Solstice.
image credit Susan Seddon Boulet
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