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…
Spring to life: Happy Easter!
I wake up to the light of a new day and get up early. The previous nights have been filled with solemn music and the flickering shadows of the Easter processions. The traditional parades mark the end of the Holy Week. And Easter is the symbol of resurrection, the beginning of spring. For me there is no better way to celebrate life but leave the city and go for a walk in nature. The trails around Sóller offer beautiful views of the bay and the surrounding Tramuntana mountains. And they lead me…