Ronald was an adventurer from the Netherlands. I say was, because these days he is to be found in downtown Soller living a busy productive life. Even adventurers have to find their place in the universe in the end. He left his native Netherlands when he was 23 and headed for the world of South…
photographs by RACHEL FOXThe history of Majorca is written by cleverer, more knowledgeable people than me. My contribution is really a question about the basics of our incomer’s lives. Do we really understand what makes this place tick or the significance of some of the events that has made Majorca what it is today?For instance take…
Sandra Hamill is a lady many know from her work with disabled travellers and her commitment to the Anglican Church in the Port of Pollensa. It was my privilege to talk to her this week in her office off the Port of Pollensa’s main square. She is a successful business woman with a string of…
All eyes on Soller Cemetery You may have noticed signs have appeared in Soller directing people to the Cemetery. The narrow back street driving that is necessary to get to that place takes some manoeuvring if you are not used to the roads of Soller. The signs are there because of the huge influx of…
Melons, Churches and controversy in Soller Published in the Majorca Daily bulletin Tuesday 14th July 2015 Photographs by Rachel Fox The L’Horta area of Soller occupies a different place in the heart of the hinterland between City and Port. It is the place that the tram stops without ringing the bell and the place…
Albert Ryott’s letter Published in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Sunday 9th November 2014 Kath Horsfall has lived in Majorca for 50 years after relocating to the island with her parents. She stayed after they returned to England because she had found a career, love, marriage and her own family. She has become one…
The Three Kings arrive on 5th January every year Christmas is considered a religious observation in Soller and there is a huge Church attendance and family meal on Christmas Eve to celebrate. Spanish children expect a visit from Santa Claus but they know that the gift he leaves is just a little taster for what…
Answers By Barry Byrne From the mailbag…A bumper double crop! The pandemic, tax and 90-day stays. Q: If I’m not a Spanish resident, can I stay longer than the 90 days in 180 because of the pandemic? Q: What amnesty exists for people who have just got stuck here because of Covid? Q Where do…
The glory of the rain in September By Shirley Roberts With apologies to the visitors who did not expect rain in the Soller Valley we are so happy to be wet. A little trickle in our mountains while Palma got its deluge on Friday and then the full Monty from Saturday night. Thunder, lightning and…
Feb 15 at 8:04 PM The film set also known as Soller Published in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Tuesday 17th February 2015 Photographs by RACHEL FOX What a week we have had in the Soller Valley . It was a jump from one excitement to the other and it was all in the name of illusion. …
